This is an original 1915 halftone print of Gustave Stahl, the English submarine B-5, and English officers wearing strange looking masks. The caption for the latter reads, "Because they are forced to patrol the trenches, are are rarely undercover, English officers wear these strange appearing, dun-colored masks and cloaks. At the distance of a very few feet these make the wearers absolutely invisible at night."
CONDITION
This 96+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is printing on the reverse.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Very Fine +++
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Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: trench warfare, warfare, war, wartime, portrait
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