Vintage Real Photo Postcard RPPC Family Farewell Party Sep 14 1904 St. Louis MO For Sale

This captivating vintage real photo postcard (RPPC) from September 14, 1904, captures a poignant moment, likely a farewell party in St. Louis, Missouri. The sepia-toned image features three individuals: two elegantly dressed women and a distinguished man in a hat, suggesting a family portrait or a gathering of close friends. The standing woman on the left wears a light, high-collared dress, while the seated woman in the foreground showcases a white blouse with intricate lace detailing. The man behind them presents a classic early 20th-century ensemble.The reverse side reveals a handwritten message from "mama" to "My Dear Son and Carrie," detailing travel plans to Denver and mentioning a "farewell Party in my Honor" with "25 yong Ladies and men," adding a rich personal narrative to this historical artifact. The postcard bears a St. Louis, Missouri postmark dated September 14, 1904, and a George Washington one-cent stamp, indicating its early 20th-century origins. This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into early 1900s social life, family connections, and the burgeoning era of postcard communication.Vintage Postcards may have slight imperfections, like corner dings, creasing, foxing or yellowing on the back, etc. See scanned images for an accurate depiction of condition and use the zoom feature to see greater detail. Please ask questions if you need more information than what the pictures show. Thank you.