Skating Race The Start - Montreal Quebec - Postcard SP24

Scene Details:

• Seven speed skaters in racing crouch at the start line on an outdoor ice surface
• Starter at right with arm raised, signalling the beginning of the race
• Skaters wearing period athletic uniforms — white jerseys and dark trousers
• Open winter landscape in the background
• Caption printed in red: Skating Race "The Start". Montreal.
• Published by European Post Card Co., Montreal; printed in Germany
• Postmarked April 20, 1908, sent from Montreal to Miss Annie Law, 79 Harriet St., Stretford, Manchester, England
• Message signed by Edgar, dated April 19, 1908
• Divided back; undivided-era style layout

This card appears to have been very slightly trimmed. Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D