Old Breton Woman — Reading — Published by Raphael Tuck & Fils, Paris

Description

An old Breton woman, dressed in a lace bonnet and dark dress, is seated and holding an open book. The reverse indicates that this is an 'Special Edition in Favor of the Fishermen of Brittany' and mentions that the postcard was published to support the unfortunate fishermen. The printed text on the front is a handwritten poem about the loss of a husband.