Antique Postcard 1910 Ghosting Msg Broadway Post Office NYC Trolley Street Life

Social History: The message from A.J. Westcott to Miss S.B. Webb in Maine provides a hilarious and relatable glimpse into Edwardian-era social pressure. After not hearing from her since March, the sender writes: "Do you know I've only heard from you once since March-I'll cross you off my books". 

In the early 1900s, "crossing someone off the books" was the vintage equivalent of unfollowing or ghosting someone today!

Scene: This card shows Broadway in New York at the height of the Edwardian era. The busy street is a mix of electric streetcars and horse-drawn carriages, framed by the now-demolished City Hall Post Office. 

Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)
Publisher: Lévy & Neurdein Réunis
Type: Printed Lithograph
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Condition: Natural edge wear through the ages.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.