Up for sale is a fantastic, highly detailed antique Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) dating to the early 20th century (circa 1910).This sharp, sepia-toned photograph depicts a classic wooden motorized launch or workboat with \"SAN FRANCISCO\" clearly painted on the bow. The vessel is anchored in a calm river delta or bay marshland.Visual Highlights:
- Crew & Hunters: Features a group of five men posed across the boat. One man rests on the forward cabin deck smoking a pipe, while others stand near the cabin door, including one holding a shotgun.
- The Harvest: Dozens of hunted waterfowl, likely ducks or geese, are tied up and displayed hanging in massive rows along the cabin roof rigging—characteristic of the turn-of-the-century market hunting era in Northern California.
- Cargo Details: Includes three large wooden barrels secured to the bow deck and a tarp draped over the forward cabin structure.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with strong contrast and clarity. Sharp corners with minimal edge wear. (Please see photos of the front and back for precise condition details).Perfect for collectors of early California maritime history, San Francisco regional memorabilia, antique wooden workboats, and vintage waterfowl/hunting heritage.
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