Vintage c.1908–1912 Postcard “Cruel Monopoly The Harvest Girls” 5/$15 or 10/$25

Early 1900s British postcard showing country flirtation at its finest — five field girls, two lads, and one poor guy losing the social lottery. The caption “Cruel Monopoly” says it all. Hand-tinted photochrom print, postmarked with message on back. Publisher: Unknown (Printed in Great Britain — standard for early divided-back era) Front Caption: Cruel Monopoly Series: “The Harvest Girls” Postmark: Early 1910s (based on the Edward VII one-penny stamp and handwriting style) Art Style: Photochrom postcard with hand-tinted accents — a mix of early photographic realism and tinted romanticism, very typical of Edwardian “comic” and “flirtation” cards. Tone: Subtly risqué for its time. These “Harvest Girl” postcards walked the line between rural charm and low-stakes scandal — think “country pin-up” by Edwardian standards. Condition: Light surface wear, a few age marks, and a full written message on the back, postmarked early 1910s. Good vintage condition for its age. Great for: 📚 Junk journaling, collages & ephemera packs 🖼️ Displaying as ready-made conversation starters ✒️ Collecting for the handwriting, stamps & dates 🎁 Gifting to fellow history and nostalgia lovers 💸 Bundle & Save: 5 for $15 10 for $25