M9 Publisher, Divided Back Postcard, Ship and Children, 1913 Postmark

This divided back postcard, published by M9, features a charming illustration of a young woman and child sitting on a grassy hill overlooking the sea. The child holds a small telescope, gazing at a ship sailing on the horizon. The text on the front reads: 'When my ship comes a-sailing—A sailing o'er the sea, I hope it will be laden, With letters all for me.' The postcard captures a whimsical and hopeful scene, typical of early 20th-century postcard art.

The back of the card is postmarked from Wessing, South Dakota, dated December 5, 1913. It bears a green one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington. The card is addressed to Miss B. Hudebauer in Parkston, S.D. The message reads: 'Dear little Bertha, How are you, also your folks? Harry says the baby looks as though she would be a very nice girl. Say! The children are very nice. Yours, Mary.' The postcard is in good condition with slight corner wear and a small crease in the top left corner.

This postcard documents early 20th-century communication and social customs, reflecting the era's artistic style and personal correspondence. Surviving examples provide valuable insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the time, serving as tangible records of everyday life and personal connections.