Original early 1900's Edwardian era postcard of Skye crofters, tenant farmers, outside their croft, the old woman has a spinning wheel and is spinning wool - subsistence living. Printed by the Reliable series by W R & S William Ritchie and sons - circa 1905. Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland,
The Reliable Series was Printed by William Ritchie & Sons Ltd ( & S.) William Ritchie opened a bookshop in Edinburgh, The Edinburgh Bible Warehouse, and later a stationery warehouse in the city. William died in 1900 and his sons carried on running the business. They started publishing postcards in 1903 showing views of Britain and Ireland, mainly under the ‘Reliable Series’ brand name. They appear to have ceased trading in 1928. This info dates the postcard from 1903 possibly circa 1905. Source:
Size: 7032px × 4543px
Location: Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, Britain, UK
Photo credit: © ThislifeThen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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