'The Auto Girl' Mystery ( Update: + artist impression)

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A studio shot like more than many were made in the early days of motoring. The young motorist seems ready to go. At least she has the right garment with her hat secured with a nice long silk(?) shawl that probably will be functional with speeds up to 15 mph. Further a long driving coat and a stout pair of chauffeur gloves. So far so good.

But now her car(click). Not too much to go on, except for the three spoke steering wheel, the handlebar details including handthrottle(?) and ignition setting? A bit lower one can distinguish a butterfly nut that may be part of an oiler. The simple wooden scuttle may be of little help, yet in the lowest left corner there is  this very small part of the bonnet to be seen.

The sum of all these small hints makes us think we're looking at a 1904/1908 car but that's just a gutfeel based on little more than having seen so many photos before. So we leave the issue with you and well, if we never find the solution, there is still her sweet and inquistive smile. But take our advise, DON'T google for The Auto Girl as the search will come up with let's say post-war pictures that will not enhance your night's rest. 

(collection Eldon Guay, Canada)

UPDATE: Per Westerberg just sends his artist impression of the studio set-up (Click here)

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