Original antique 1909 postcard, made from a real photo.

RPPC portrait of a young woman wearing waterproof rainwear / storm gear.
( sailor oilskin rain hat , jacket , and leggings - trousers )
She is holding a broken oar.

Despite the symbolism inherent in a broken oar, according to the postcard message her adventure went well :

" Sept. 7 '09 ( 1909 )
Dear Aunt Katie,
Am just leaving after having a fine time motor boating , automobiling , etc.
Enjoyed every minute.
Saw a fine ball game yesterday.
With love, Alice "

Addressed to :

" Mrs. John Lyons
200 S. ( South ) Street
Dorchester , Mass. "

( Dorchester is a neighborhood in Boston , Suffolk County , Massachusetts )

Divided back postcard.
Green Ben Franklin one cent postage stamp.
114 years old with signs of age.

Dimensions:  3 7/16" x 5 1/4"
Long ago this postcard was slightly trimmed at the left & right ( to fit a picture frame ).
See the photos.

Carefully packed for shipment to the buyer.