Antique RPPC Postcard Occupational Factory Workers Machine Tools Forest Ohio RFD For Sale

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Antique RPPC Postcard Occupational Factory Workers Machine Tools Forest Ohio RFD:
$16.00

Title: Antique RPPC Postcard Occupational Factory Workers Machine Tools Forest Ohio RFD

Item Description:

Up for sale is a fantastic, authentic early 1900s Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) depicting a fascinating snapshot of American industrial history.

• Front Image: Features two factory workers/machinists proudly posing inside a workshop next to a massive piece of heavy industrial machinery. In front of them leans a collection of oversized open-end wrenches and tools, making this a prime example of a highly collectible "occupational" social history photograph.

• Rear Side / Postal History: The back features a clear, crisp "FOREST RFD STATION / OHIO" circular cancel stamp dated FEB 11 (circa 1909-1915). It is addressed in elegant cursive to Mrs. Ruben Parsell of Forest, Ohio.

• Postage: Includes a green 1-Cent Benjamin Franklin stamp from the historic Washington-Franklin issue era.

Condition Report:

This is an authentic, century-old antique item. It shows expected signs of age and handling, including minor silvering/fading along the top edge of the photo, slight corner rounding, and light surface smudging on the back. There are no heavy creases or tears.

📝 Please review the high-resolution scans carefully to judge the condition for yourself.