This is an original 1918 halftone print of a Memorial Day Service being held onboard a battleship for those who had lost their lives at sea in World War I. After the moment of silence and recollection, the ship was then transformed into a movie theater for the entertainment of the servicemen.
CONDITION
This 93+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. 1 inch tear - top margin. 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 6.25 x 9.25 inches; 16 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: navy, naval, ship, vessel, remembrance, holiday, cadets, soldiers, film, entertainment, casualties, casualty, seamen, funeral, funerary
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