Description: An original photo taken by a sailor who was a radio operator aboard the USS Milwaukee in World War I. It is likely an extremely rare or one of a kind photo.Type & Size: A 3x5" original photograph.Condition: Original and in fair to good vintage condition. It was part of an album and is either mounted on cardboard or has remnants of cardboard backing on its reverse side. Please see photos. A crew member aboard a naval vessel is interacting with a monkey on a leash, with the ship’s deck and part of its structure visible in the background. The setting is on the USS Milwaukee at the Mare Island Shipyard in 1916. The crew member is reaching towards the monkey, suggesting a moment of playful engagement during naval operations.During World War I, Mare Island was a significant site for ship construction and repair for the United States Navy. Scientific research involving animals, like the monkey seen here, was part of exploratory studies and morale boosting practices for naval crews during long deployments.Visible text includes the handwritten name "Mare Island" at the bottom of the image. No other text or logos are identifiable.
Price: 44 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-23T17:33:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: naval history, marine life, WWI memorabilia, USS Milwaukee
Theme: history, animals, militaria, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1916
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3x5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
