^Lot 1484 Gertrude Ederle

American competitive swimmer (1905–2003) known as the first woman to swim across the English Channel. Vintage sepia 3.5 x 5.5 publicity head-and-shoulders postcard photo with the printed sentiment, “Swimmingly Yours,” signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To—Mariann Wells, Gertrude Trudy Ederle,” adding “35 miles” to the bottom right corner. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Ederle’s hand.