Antique RPPC Postcard Tourists Hats Thomas Cook Bus Paris FR 1900s

Antique RPPC Postcard Tourists Hats Thomas Cook Bus Paris FR 1900s

This original RPPC depicts a group of early 20th-century tourists seated atop an open-air Thomas Cook bus in Paris. The composition captures a fascinating array of period hats, from wide-brimmed ladies' millinery to gentlemen’s flat caps, as they prepare for a sightseeing excursion through the French capital.

As a genuine piece of 1900s history, this postcard serves as a premier example of early organized travel photography. Collectors of European transit or social history will appreciate the clear branding of the famous travel agency and the candid atmosphere of the Edwardian era. It is a remarkable visual record of the dawn of modern tourism.

Capture a moment of high fashion and travel history with this unique scene of a Thomas Cook bus in Paris.