Item #48483 Postcard mentioning divorce. Edna, her beau.
Unhappily hitched
Edna and her beau

Postcard mentioning divorce

Washington, DC: s.i., 1906. Very Good. Item #48483

Washington, DC: s.i., 1906. Picture postcard measuring 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Front shows DC’s historic Soldiers Home, where senders have written in black ink “Going to get divorce on my return, don’t like married life. / [NDC?] Jr.” and “Me either! / Edna.” Verso shows recipient address (Richmond, VA) and typical postal markings in black ink. Original postage stamp has been removed. Lightly toned and bumped; bottom corner creased. Nevertheless Very Good.

Is this a genuine confession of marital woe? Or a sarcastic stunt, sent from a weekend getaway? Better yet, was the couple on their honeymoon when they put this postcard in the mail?

Price: $35.00

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