Navy and Battleship Postcards and Photographs

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  H. M. Russell's Residence, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

  This black and white postcard features a two story white Spanish style house with stripped awnings on the upper left windows, arched porch columns and a porch with white railing that runs the length of the house. An attached covered car port with a balcony on top is to the right. The title in the upper right identifies the image as "H. M. Russell's Residence, Ocean Springs, Miss." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Mother Ship and Four Destroyers in Puget Sound, Washington

  This color postcard features one large ship with four smaller ships docked in a line next to it. Steam can be seen coming from the stack in the large ship. The four smaller ships are numbered from left, 321, 322, 320, and 323. The title along the top reads Mother Ship and Destroyers in Puget Sound, Washington." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and creator information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postagem stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked U. S. S. New Mexico, August 8, 1936. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Narine Norwood in Lake Monroe Florida.

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  Two Sailors Standing Beside a Five Inch Gun on a Ship

  This black and white picture postcard features two sailors in dirty white uniforms standing near a five inch gun on the deck of a Navy ship. The sailor on the left is wearing a white hat and is staring downward at the gun. The sailor on the right is holding open the door on the gun and smiling at the camera with a smoking pipe in his mouth. A life preserver with "Utah" on the top half is secured to the deck railing behind the sailor on the right. The back of the postcard is partially cut off. The address and postage stamp directions indicate that the item is a postcard. A handwritten description is in the center of the card.

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  Battleship Nebraska Participating in Speed Trials in Puget Sound

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a large battleship being led by a small speedboat through open waters. The title along the top of the card reads "Speed Trials, Battleship Nebraska on Puget Sound, Built in Seattle Ship Yard." The copyright information is in the lower right of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is place in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Seattle, Washington, February 18, 1920. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Ella Olsen in Medford, Wisconsin.

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  Deck View of Rolling Waves and Ships in the Distance (A Man-O-War At Sea)

  This black and white picture postcard features the deck side view of the ocean and two ships in the distance. Also visible are various parts and equipment on the deck. The handwritten title at the bottom of the card reads "A Man-o-War at Sea" and the photographer's name is illegibly handwritten in the lower right corner of the card. There is a visible crease along the right side of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides photography information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. Pieces of a red postage stamp are visible in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Norfolk, Virginia April 6, 1918. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Emma Breaux in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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  United States Ship Pueblo, Neptune Party Aboard Ship

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a crowd of sailors and officers in white uniforms gathered around men in costume on the deck of a ship. Water can be seen beyond the deck railing. The handwritten title in the upper left corner reads "U. S. S. Pueblo, Nep. Party, Nov. 4 18." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Yeoman School, Newport, Rhode Island

  This color postcard features a sailor in a white uniform and hat walking a sidewalk toward a group of buildings. The title in the lower left corner reads "Yeoman School, Newport, R.I." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and address placement. A red two cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and is postmarked June 9. 1918. The location of the postmark is not visible. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Katie M. Long in Winona, Mississippi. "Hattiesburg" is handwritten across the card in blue.

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  Torpedo Boat Destroyer Lawrence On the Open Water

  This color postcard features a Navy Destroyer in the open water. A blue flat is flying on the bow of the ship and a United States flag is flying from the stern. Four funnels/stacks with smoke coming from them are in the center of the ship. A single mast is at the forecastle. A United States Flag is featured in the upper right of the image. The title in the lower left of the card reads "Torpedo Boat Destroyer Lawrence Length 240 Feet Speed, 28-41 Knots." Copyright information is in the lower right of the card in small print. featuring the torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence

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  United States Battleship "Nebraska" on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a large gray naval battleship with three funnels/stacks in the center and cage/lattice masts on each end of the ship. A United States flag is flying near the mast on the stern end of the ship. A flag shield with an eagle perched on top (the U. S. Navy emblem) is in the upper right corner. The title in the upper left reads "U. S. Battleship "Nebraska." The copyright information is in the lower left. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked Burlington, Iowa Trans Clk, September 23, 1915. The description in the upper left reads "27839--U. S. Battleship Nebraska. Displacement about 17,00 tons; speed, 19 knots; 25,500 H. P. Length, 441 ft; beam, 76 1-6 ft.; draught, 28 ft. Crew of 910 men. Carries four 12 in. guns, eight 8 in guns and 28 smaller guns, with four 21 in. torpedo tubes. Armor belt, 11 ins. amidships; 12--8 ins on turrets; 10--7 ins. on barbettes. Completed, May 1907. Cost, $6,500,000. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Minnie Kinsey in Bloomfield, Iowa.

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  Unites States Battleship "Connecticut" Flagship

  This color postcard features a naval battleship with cage/lattice masts on each end of the shop and three funnels/stacks in the center with smoke emitting from one of them. A United States flag is flying in font of the mast on the stern end. The ship is out on open water. The title in the upper left reads "U. S. Battleship "Connecticut" (Flagship)." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked for Urham, Missouri. The description in the upper left reads "217715--U. S. Battleship Connecticut. Displacement, about 17,700 tons; speed, 19 knots; 20,500 H.P. Length, 456 1/2 ft.; beam, 76 5/3 ft.; draught, 26 3/4 ft. Flagship. Crew of 1008 men. Carries four 12 in. guns, eight 8 in guns and 36 smaller guns. Four 21 in. torpedo tubes. Armor belt, 11ins amdiships; 12--8 ins on turrets. Completed, June, 1906. Cost, $7,911,254. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Leone Humphrey in Quinay, Illinois.

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  Unites States Battleship "Oregon" Leaving Brooklyn Navy Yard

  This color postcard features a large gray naval battleship with two brass colored funnels/stacks in the center and one large mast on the bow end of the ship. Machinery and weapons can be seen in front of the mast and a United States flag flies at the stern. Buildings can be seen in the distance behind the ship. The title along the bottom of the card reads "U. S. Battleship "Oregon" leaving Brooklyn Navy Yard n her way to Sea." Copyright information is in the upper left of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a Poly Chrome postcard mad in German and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed upside down in the upper right and the card is postmarked Mechanicsville, New York December 10, 1912. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Water B Vail in Mechanicsville, New York.

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  Empty Dry Dock, Bremerton, Washington

  This color postcard features an empty dry dock for naval ships with three ships pictured behind it and buildings to the left of it. The title along the top reads "Empty Dry Dock, Bremerton, Wash." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Seattle, Washington, February 17, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Jos. Blanick in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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  Sailors Marching with Guns and Drums

  This black and white picture postcard features a group of sailors in white uniforms and hats carrying a mix of guns and drums while walking down a dirt path. Trees are on either side of the path and a white house or building can be seen in the distance behind them. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides photographer information, as well as, indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked for New York, July 4, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. J. T. Janz in Keene, New Hampshire.

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  United States Battleship Alabama, A Close-up of the Stern

  This color postcard features a close-up stern facing view of a naval battleship. The ship name "Alabama" is in a placard on the hull of the stern and a United States flag flies in front of the mast. The title along the tip of the card reads "1271 U. S. Battleship "Alabama." 713 Officers and men. Length 368 feet. Main battery 18 guns." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Seattle, Washington October 17, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Alma Knickerbocker in New London, Iowa.

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  United States Battleship "Louisiana" on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a naval ship moving through the open water. The ship features three funnels/stacks in the center of the ship, all emitting black smoke. The title in the bottom center of the card reads "U. S. Battleship "Louisiana." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard made in Germany and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked New Orleans, Louisiana November 11, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Norma Lorrey in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  United States Battleship Virginia in Norfolk Harbor at Night

  This color postcard features a large naval battleship on the water at night with the lights of the coastline behind it. The ship is shooting a beam of light from the cage mast. The moon is visible in the night sky. The title along the bottom of the card reads "U. S. Battleship Virginia, in Norfolk Harbor at Night." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked Norfolk, Virginia, August 11, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. L. E. Faulkner in La Jolla, California.

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  United States Monitor Arkansas on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a naval ship with one funnel and one pole mast on the open water. A red flag flies from the mast and a blue flag flies from the stern. Sailors can be seen standing along the railing of the ship. The title in the upper left reads "U. S. Monitor Arkansas." The image of an eagle in the center of two crossed United States flags is in the upper right of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked [?]Wisconsin, May 5, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Mary Brook in Sparta, Wisconsin.

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  United States Navy Cadets Participating on a Yard and Rope Drill on a Ship's Mast

  This color postcard features a ship's mast set into the ground with several sailor's in white uniforms climbing and/or standing on it while a naval officer in a dark blue uniform watches. The title in the upper left reads "U. S. Cadets. Yard and Rope Drill." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green postage stamp is in the upper right and the card is postmarked Danielson, Connecticut, June 28, 1911. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Rae D. Wood in Wickford, Rhode Island.

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  United States Battleship "Nebraska" Moving Through the Open Water With Billowing Smoke Surrounding It

  This color postcard features a large naval battleship moving through the water surrounded by the smoke that's billowing from the funnel/stacks on the ship. A postmark for Davenport, Iowa, March 13, 1910. The title in the upper left of the card reads "U. S. Battleship "Nebraska" built by Moran Bros. Co. Seattle, Wash." and the description in the upper right reads "Keel laid July 4th 02, accepted by U.S. Government July 18th 05." Copyright information is in the lower right. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a polychrome postcard made in Germany and provides publisher information. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Seattle, Washington March 14, 1910. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. J L Seaman in Davenport, Iowa.

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  United States Battleship "Virginia" on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a large white naval ship on the open water. Three funnels/stacks are in the center of the ship and a mast is on each end of the ship. The title along the top of the card reads "1276--U. S. Battleship "Virginia." 812 Officers and men. Length 435 feet. Main Battery 24 guns." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked Bremerton, Washington, August 22, 1910.

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  United States Protected Cruiser "Milwaukee", Front Angle on the Water

  This color postcard features the front angle view of a white naval cruiser on the open water. A gold and white crest is on the front of the hull at the bow. The title along the top of the card reads "1295--U. S. Protected Cruiser "Milwaukee." 600 officers and men. Length 424 feet. Main battery 14 guns." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard printed in the United States and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked June 1, 1910, Trans clk. The top portion of the postmark is missing. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. S. C. Fauver in Bangor, Wisconsin.

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  View From the Navy Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia

  This color postcard features buildings, a ship, a sailboat, pavement, and the water. The title at the bottom of the card reads "Portsmouth, Va. View from Navy Shipyard." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Portsmouth, Virginia, April 12, 1910. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss. Mildres Stelzer in Spencerville [?]

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  Battleship Georgia, United States Navy

  This color postcard features a white navy ship in the open water. A United States flag is flying on the stern while a naval flag flies on the bow. A white and red flag flies on the mast near the bow. The image of a Unites States flag is in the upper left corner of the card. The title in the lower left corner of the card reads "Battleship Georgia, Length, 435 Feet, Speed, 19 knots. "Cyrus" is handwritten at the top center of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Rockland, Wisconsin April 18, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Nellie B. Johnson in Cashtow, Wisconsin.

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  United States Battleship Kentucky on the Water with the Coast and Buildings Behind It

  This color postcard features a naval battleship on the water with the coast and buildings behind it. The ship has two funnels/stacks in the center, smoke emitting from the one on the right, and two masts on either end. United States flags are on each end of the ship. An eagle in the center of two crossed United States flags is in the upper left of the card. The title in the lower left reads "U. S. Battleship Kentucky." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked Amsterdam, New York, August 11, 1909. The image of an eagle carrying a United States flag shield is in the upper left. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Harry Sanders in Williston, North Dakota.

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  United States Battleship Massachusetts on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a white naval ship on the open water. The ship has one large mast and two funnels/stacks. A United States flag flies from the stern of the ship. The title along the top of the card reads " U. S. Battleship Massachusetts, Length, 350 ft. 11 in,, Breadth 69 ft. 3 in., Draft 23 Ft. 10 1/2 in., Place launched Philadelphia, PA." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard made in Germany and provides publisher information as well as indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked Philadelphia, Pennsylvania May 27, 1909. The card is addressed to Mr. Rae D. Wood in Danielson, Connecticut.

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  United States Navy Cadets Exercising

  This color postcard features naval cadets in white sailor uniforms outside being led in exercises by two officers in navy blue uniforms. Buildings are behind the cadets. The title in the upper left reads "U. S. Cadets Exercising." Copyright information is in the lower right. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The card is inscribed and addressed to Mr. Rae D. Ward in Danielson, Connecticut. The card does not have a postage stamp nor is it postmarked.

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  United States Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington

  This color postcard features the buildings, platforms/decks, and water at a U. S. Navy yard. The title in the upper left corner reads "U. S. Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wash." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard made in Germany and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked Bremerton, Washington, July 22, 1909. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Doris W Gordan in Lode, Wisconsin.

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  Greetings from the U. S. S. "Prairie" (Naval Ship, U. S. S. Prairie in the Open Water)

  This black and white picture postcard features a white naval battleship in the open water. A United States flag flies from the stern while a Unites States Navy flag flies from the bow. The words "U. S. S. Prairie" are handwritten in the bottom center of the photo and the title "Greetings from the U. S. S. 'Prairie'" is along the bottom of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent stamp is in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked New Haven, Connecticut August 8, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. J Thurston James in Middletown, New York.

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  Military Instruction to Students

  This color postcard features men in white uniforms lined up outside with buildings in the background. The title is along the top with the Spanish translation on the left and the English translation on the right. The titles read "Instruccion Militar, Estudiantes" and Military instructio to students." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard--Tarjeta Postal, Union Postale Universelle. A green two cent Philippines/United States of America postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner. The postmark is partially illegible with only "December 29" readable. The card is addressed to Mr. G Besthom in San Francisco, California.

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  Sailor's Parade at Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands

  This color postcard features a group of sailors in white uniforms marching down a street holding flags. The flag in the front right is blue-gray with the "Georgia" along the bottom. Spectators line either side of the street and United States Flags hang in even intervals from the buildings behind the sailors. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Ship in Dry Dock, Puget Sound Naval Station, Washington, United States Navy

  This color postcard features a naval ship in a dry dock with buildings seen behind it. The title along the bottom of the card reads "1192 Dry Dock Puget Sound Naval Station Washington." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence placement and instructions for the type of postage stamp to use. A green one cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Silvana, Washington, June 26, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss. Sophia Rinwald in St. Paul Minnesota.

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  The Great Naval Parade of American Sailors at Sydney, Australia

  This color postcard features a group of sailors in navy blue uniforms marching down a street while carrying their guns propped on their shoulders. Buildings an onlookers are seen on either side of the street and flags are flying from the buildings. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Uncle Sam's Training Ships, Harbor Springs, Michigan

  This color postcard features three naval ships, varying in size, out on the water with a coastline in the background. The title along the top reads "Uncle Sam's Training Ships, Harbor Springs, Mich." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard made in Germany and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is place in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is Petoskey, Michigan, October 9, 1908 and the second postmark is Rye, New York, October 12, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Emma Sandford at Rye Seminary, Rye, New York.

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  United States Armored Cruiser, Colorado Out on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a naval cruiser with four funnels/stacks in the center, one of which is emitting black smoke. A United States flag is flying from the stern of the ship. The title along the top of the card reads "U. S. Armored Cruiser "Colorado." 800 Officers and Men. Length 502 feet. Main Battery 18 Guns." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and address placement. A green once cent postage stamp is placed sideways in the upper right corner. The card is postmarked twice--once for Los Angeles, May 11, 1908 and once for La Farge, Wisconsin, May 15, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Alma Sandvigan in La Farge, Wisconsin.

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  United States Armored Cruiser "Tennessee"

  This color postcard features a naval cruiser with four funnels/stacks in the center on the open water. The title along the top of the card reads "1285--U. S. Armored Cruiser "Tennessee." 750 Officers and men. Length 502 feet. Main Battery 20 guns." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed sideways in the upper right corner. The card is postmarked twice--once for Los Angeles, California May 11, 1908 and once in La Farge, Wisconsin May 15, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Alveda Sandigerd in La Farge, Wisconsin.

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  United States Battleship, "Kearsarge" an Angled View on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a close-up angled view from the stern end of a naval battleship. The United States flag flies from the railing on the stern, the masts, funnels/stacks, and other mechanical items are visible and people are depicted as standing on the deck of the ship. "Kearsarge" is on a placard on the front of the hull. The title along the top of the card reads "272--U. S. Battleship "Kearsarge." 690 Officers and men. Length 368 feet. Main battery 22 guns." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked California, April 20, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Jessie Percey in care of Mr. A. C. Percey in Gold Hill, Nevada.

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  United States Battleship "Kentucky" Docked on the Water

  This color postcard features a naval battleship on the water that appears to be docked. The title along the top of the card reads "1279--U. S. Battleship "Kentucky." 686 Officers ad men. Length 368 feet. Main Battery 22 guns." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked San Francisco, May 15, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Alex Percy in Gold Hill, Nevada.

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  United States Torpedo Fleet, Torpedo Boats and Destroyers in Harbor at a United States Navy Yard

  This color postcard features a group of naval ships in harbor. Sailors are depicted walking along the dock platforms surrounding the ships. Buildings, smoke stacks, and other naval yard equipment is pictured in the distance behind the ships. The title along the top of the card reads "1302--U. S. Torpedo Fleet. Torpedo Boats and Destroyers in Harbor at a United States Navy Yard." Copyright information is in the lower left corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a Postcard printed in the United States and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked for San Francisco, California, April 22, 1908. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Miss Edna Foster in Palmyra, Missouri. A purple ink stamp beneath the address reads "Missent to Palmyra, Ill's."

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  United States Battleship Texas in Open Water

  This color postcard features a large naval battleship out on the open water. The ship features one large stack in the center, emitting dark smoke. Two masts are on either side of the stack. United States flags are on either end of the ship. An eagle in the center of two United States flags is in the upper left of the card. The title in the lower left reads "U. S. Battleship Texas." An inscription is handwritten in pencil in the space beneath the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is for Dubuque, Iowa, December 17, 1907 and the second postmark is for Platteville, Wisconsin, December 18, 1907. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. Samuel Arthur in Platteville, Wisconsin.

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  United States Battleship Wisconsin

  This color postcard features a large naval ship on the water with coastline in the distance behind it. The title in the upper left reads "U. S. Battleship Wisconsin." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard made in Germany and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for sender's address and recipient address. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked twice. The first postmark is for Bremerton, Washington, August 21, 1907 and the second postmark is for Davenport, Iowa August 1907. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mr. Frank Seaman in Davenport, Iowa.

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  United States Navy Cruiser "Pennsylvania" on the Open Water

  This color postcard features a large white naval ship on the open water. Four funnels/stacks are in the center of the ship between the to pole masts. A United States flag flies from the stern, a red flag flies from one of the masts, and a blue flag flies from the bow. A small white boat is floating in the water beside the ship. The title in the lower left reads "U. S. Navy, Cruiser "Pennsylvania." An inscription is handwritten in the white space beneath the title. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked DeSoto, Wisconsin, December 11, 1907. The description in the lower left reads "Cruiser "Pennsylvania." Built at Philadelphia. An armored cruiser, 502 feet long and 70 feet broad with a displacement of 13,680 tons of water. It has a speed of over 22 knots per hour. Horse-power, 23,000. Cost $3,890,000. Armed with four 8-inch and fourteen 6-inch guns and a powerful secondary battery. Completed, 41 officers and 791 men." The card is addressed to Mr. Henry Joseph in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin.

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  View of Navy Shipyard, Newport News, Virginia

  This color postcard features multiple ships docked in the harbor. Docks, buildings, and machinery surround the harbor. The title in the center of the white space beneath the image reads "View of Shipyard, Newport News, Virginia." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Norfolk, Virginia, April 12, 1907. The "flag" of the postmark reads "1907 Jamestown Celebration." The image of an eagle carrying a United States flag shield is in the upper left corner. The card is addressed to Miss Mary A. Coolidge in Brooklyn, New York.

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  United States Ship Indiana on the Water

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a naval ship in the open water. The ship bears a single pole mast and two funnels/stacks. Flags fly from each end of the ship. An inscription is written sideways on the right side. The handwritten title in the lower left corner reads "U. S. S. Indiana" and copyright information is in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked March 24, 1906, the location is illegible. The card is addressed to Mr. R. S. Bolling in Edna, Texas.

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  United States Ship Indiana on the Water

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a naval ship in the open water. The ship bears a single pole mast and two funnels/stacks. Flags fly from each end of the ship. An inscription is written sideways on the right side. The handwritten title in the lower left corner reads "U. S. S. Indiana" and copyright information is in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information, as well as, indication for address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right and the card is postmarked March 24, 1906, the location is illegible. The card is addressed to Mr. R. S. Bolling in Edna, Texas.

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  Two Sailors in Dark Uniforms Smiling While Seated in the Boston Navy Yard

  This sepia toned photograph features two sailors wearing dark uniforms seated on a metal box in the Boston Navy Yard. Both sailors are smiling. The sailor on the right is holding a cigarette in his left hand and his legs are stretched out in front of him with the sailor on the left has his arm wrapped around the. The sailor on the right also has his arm around the other sailor's shoulder. The back of the photograph identifies the photograph as being in the Boston Navy Yard in 1921.

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  Two Sailors in Dirty White Uniforms on the Deck of a Ship

  This black and white picture postcard features two sailors wearing dirty white uniforms while standing on a deck with their arms around each other's shoulders. The sailor on the left is wearing a white hat and the sailor on the right has a smoking pipe in his mouth. The back of the postcard is partially cut off. The "Post" and "Correspondence" are the only identifiers remaining. The card is described as Guantanamo, Cuba in January 1920.

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  A Crippled British Submarine in Tow by a U. S. Destroyer

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a British Submarine being towed by a U. S. Destroyer in open water. The destroyer has a large "46" on the side. The title in the lower left corner reads "A Crippled British Submarine in Tow by a U. S. Destroyer" and the photographers' names are listed in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement.

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  A Deserted Quarter Deck on a United States Navy Ship

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a quarter deck on a United States Navy deck. Ocean waves can be seen beyond the boat and deck railings, a lifeboat, and other parts the deck are visible. The title along the top reads "A Deserted Quarter Deck" and the copyright information is in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard as well as a "real photograph" and provides indication for address placement.

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  A Deserted Quarter Deck on a United States Navy Ship

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a quarter deck on a United States Navy deck. Ocean waves can be seen beyond the boat and deck railings, a lifeboat, and other parts the deck are visible. The title along the top reads "A Deserted Quarter Deck" and the copyright information is in the lower right corner.

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  A Deserted Quarter Deck on a United States Navy Ship--Back of the Postcard

  The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard as well as a "real photograph" and provides indication for address placement.

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  Admiral Sperry and Sailors Witnessing a Geisha Performance at Yokohama, Japan

  This color postcard features a group of uniformed men, some standing, some seated, with colorful banners and flags over their heads. The title in the lower left of the card reads "Admiral Sperry and Sailors Witnessing a Geisha Performance at Yokohama, Japan." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides photographer information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  A Fo'castle Flood (Forecastle Flood), United States Naval Ship

  This sepia toned picture postcard features a flooded forward part of the upper deck. Railings and other parts of the deck are visible. The title at the bottom of the card reads "A Fo'castle Flood". The photographer is named in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and a "real photograph" and provides indication for address and postage stamp placement.

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  A Lifeline For Safe Passage Fore and Aft

  This black and white picture postcard features a man wearing a life vest over a uniform standing on the deck of a ship while holding on to the handle of the deck's lifeline. Other features of the ship's deck are visible behind him. The title along the bottom of the card reads "A lifeline for safe passage fore and aft." The copyright information is in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement.

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  A Mammoth Torpedo, United State Navy

  This black and white picture postcard features a nine men lined up behind a large torpedo that is resting on wheeled platforms in a workshop. The men are wearing overhauls and dirty work clothes. The title along the bottom of the card reads "A Mammoth Torpedo" and the photographer is listed in the lower right corner of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for postage stamp placement.

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  A Naval Ship in Harbor, Brest, France

  This black and white postcard features a naval ship with sailors on deck leaving the harbor. Other small boats are near or around the ship and an open bridge and buildings are seen in the background. The title along the bottom of card reads "Brest. --Port Militaire. --Sortie du croiseur << Montcalm >>. <>, -- Departing of cruiser << Montcalm >>. --L.L. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a Carte Postale (postcard) and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  A Naval Ship in Harbor, Brest, France

  This black and white picture postcard features the stern view of a naval ship in harbor with large buildings pictured behind it and a small boat with people rowing nearby. The title along the bottom of the card reads "Brest.--Vue sur le Port de Guerre. --View on the Naval harbor. --L.L." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a Carte Postale (postcard) and provides correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  A Navy Lifeboat Approaches a Sailboat With a Naval Ship In the Background

  This color postcard features a small lifeboat approaching a sailboat while a large naval ship is in the background. The lifeboat appears to have a United States flag on it. The large naval ship has the number 29 on the bow. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard that was made in Nippon, Japan. Instructions are in Japanese characters in the upper left, the center, and along the right edge. The postage stamp box in the upper right corner is in the shape of a flower with Japanese characters in it.

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  A Navy Ship in Tempestuous Seas

  This black and white picture postcard features tempestuous seas. A naval ship with two lattice or cage masts are pictured in the distance. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and "real photograph" and provides indication for address placement.

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  A Sailor and an Officer Cartoon Postcard

  This color cartoon postcard features a sailor holding a duffle bag while talking to an officer in uniform. The pair are standing on a dock with the ocean and a ship in the background. The caption at the top of the card comes from the sailor and reads "I just joined up--who do I see about a girl in every port?" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and postage stamp placement.

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  A Sailor Feeding a Bear Cub (A Teddy Bear Mascot), United States Navy

  This black and white picture postcard features a sailor in black uniform feeding a bear cub on what appears to be a ship deck while a group of eight other sailors, also in black uniform, crouch behind laughing. The title along the bottom of the card reads "A teddy bear mascot." The photographer and copyright information is named in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  A Sailor in Dark Uniform Play Fighting a Kangaroo

  This black and white picture postcard features a sailor wearing a dark uniform and hat and a kangaroo standing in a yard next to a building. The sailor and kangaroo both have their hands up as though fighting. Fencing and another building can be seen in the distance behind them. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Asleep in a Hammock on a Ship

  This black and white picture postcard features a man asleep in a hammock that is hanging near some ship machinery. The handwritten title in the lower left reads "Sleeping In." Copyright and photographer information is written in the lower right. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  A Submarine Making Speed, United States Navy

  This black and white picture postcard features a submarine moving through the ocean. The title along the bottom of the card reads "A submarine making speed." The photographer and copyright information is in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provided indication for postage stamp placement.

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  A Torpedo Leaving the Tube, United States Navy

  This black and white picture postcard features a torpedo shooting out from a ship towards the water while a sailor watches from the deck. The title along the bottom of the card reads "A torpedo leaving the tube." The photographer and copyright information is located in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for stamp placement.

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  A United States Scout Cruiser on Open Water

  This color postcard features a grey naval ship out on open water. The title along the top of the card reads "One of the Latest Type U. S. Scout Cruisers." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for address and postage stamp placement. The logo for the publisher is in the top center of the card. The description on the left side of the card reads "217729--One of the Latest Type U. S. Scout Cruisers. Displacement about 4700 tones; speed, 26 1/2 knots; 16,000 H. P. Length, 423 feet; beam, 47 ft.; draught, 19 1/4 ft. Crew of 373 men. carries two 5 in. guns, six 3 in. guns and two smaller guns, with two 21 in. torpedo tubes. Armor belt, 2--1 in. Completed, 1908. Cost, $1,625,000 without armament.

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  Battleship Illinois, Bay View, Unites States Navy

  This color postcard features a large white naval ship in the water. A Unites States flag flies on the stern and a naval flag flies on a the bow. The title along the top of the card reads "Battleship "Illinois", Bay View." A new year's wish is handwritten diagonally on the upper right of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement. A green one cent postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is postmarked Yanktown, South Dakota, Dec. 30, 1928. The card is inscribed and is addressed to Mrs. B. F. Hoover in Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois.

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  Battleship Mississippi on the Water in a Port

  This black and white picture postcard features a large battleship with two lattice/cage masts and one funnel/stack in the center of top deck. The ship appears to be docked in a port or harbor. The bow of a cargo ship is in the foreground of the photograph the port dock and buildings are behind the ship. The handwritten title along the bottom of the card identifies the ship as "Battleship Mississippi". The back of the postcardidentifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Battleship Nebraska at Bremerton Navy Yard, Washington, United States Navy

  This color postcard features a large white naval ship in the water. A United States flag flies on the stern. A small boat is in the water nearby. The title along the top of the card reads "Battleship Nebraska at Bremerton Navy Yard, Washington." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Boat and Building Materials in a Shipyard

  This black and white photograph features a boat, building materials, buildings, railings and cranes in a shipyard beside a body of water. The back of the photograph has "A15" stamped with light purple ink in the upper left corner.

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  Buildings and Ornate Posts at the Main Entrance to the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York

  This color postcard features the buildings and ornate posts with men in white uniforms standing in the street between the columns and people standing on the sidewalks on either side of the posts. Both posts are adorned with brass eagles at the top. The title in the lower right bottom reads "Main Entrance to the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, N. Y." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. The image of an eagle carrying a stars and stripes shield is in the upper left corner.

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  Cityscape of Spalato-Split, Croatia

  This black and white picture postcard features a cityscape of the coastal city of Spalato-Split, Croatia. Numerus buildings and towers are pictured to the left of the coastal waters. Mountains can be seen in the distance behind the city and a couple of sun flares spot the photograph. The back of the postcard identifies the location of the photo on the postcard as being Spalato -- Split [Croatia], divides the card in half with a vertical line down the center with "1920" and illegible logo at the bottom of the line, provides lines for address placement and provides a box for the postage stamp placement. "21915b" is in the lower left corner of the card.

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  Close-up of a United States Naval Battleship in a Harbor

  This black and white picture postcard features a close-up of a naval battleship on the water in a harbor. A flag can be seen on the bow of the ship and the top of a pole mast and the multiple decking of the ship are visible. The ship's reflection shows in the water and several other boats and the dock are seen in the background. The ship is and harbor are both unidentified. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Crow's Nest with Guns on a Naval Battleship, United States Navy

  This black and white picture postcard features the crow's nest and guns on the deck of a United States Naval Battleship. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. A brief inscription is written on the left side of the card.

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  Desk, Table, Chairs, and Cabinetry in the Captain's Cabin of a Navy Ship

  This black and white picture postcard features the desk, table, chairs, and cabinetry in a small space. The furniture is cramped together. The title in the lower left of the card reads "The Captain's Cabin" and copyright information is in the lower right of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Destroyers at Maneuvers, United States Navy

  This black and white picture postcard features eleven naval destroyers making waves in the open sea as they sail in the same direction. The handwritten title along the bottom of the card reads "Destroyers at Maneuvers." Photographer information is handwritten in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Domed Building with Spherical Structures at the Four Outer Corners

  This black and white picture postcard features a domed building, possibly a palace or a temple. Spherical structures are placed at the outer four corners of the building. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Fire Room/Engine Room Workers on a Naval Ship Covered in Black Soot

  This black and white picture postcard features a group of six men covered in black soot while working in the engine room of a ship. The man on the right edge has a pipe in his mouth and there is a bright light that looks like fire on the left. Various pieces of equipment are also visible. The title in the lower left of the card reads "The Black gang at work" and copyright/photographer information is in the lower left of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  First Aid Emergency Field Dressing

  This color postcard features three men in naval sailor uniforms crouched around a man on a stretcher on the ground. One man is wrapping a bandage around the head of the man on the stretcher. Building and trees are in the distance behind the men. The title in the upper right corner reads "U. S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill." and the title in the lower left corner reads "First Aid Emergency Field Dressing." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher and artist information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Five Sailors in White Uniforms

  This black and white picture postcard features five sailors in white uniforms posing on the deck of a ship. Three men and standing and two men are crouched in front. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Five Smaller Boats with United States Flags on the Water In Front of a Large Ship

  This sepia toned picture postcard features five smaller boats flying United States flags out on the open water in front of a large ship. The title along the bottom of the card reads "The las of the "Maine." Her final plunge, going down for the last time." Photographer information is in the lower right of the card. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence and address placement.

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  Fo'Castle Awash (Waves Crashing Over a Ship's Forecastle)

  This black and white picture postcard features the forecastle of a ship with waves crashing over it. The deck railing is visible as well as a couple of weapon barrels. The title in the lower left corner reads "Fo'Castle Awash" and the photographer information is in the lower right corner. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Four Sailors Eating Watermelon

  This black and white photograph features four sailors wearing dirty white uniforms and hats standing on the deck of a ship while eating watermelons. The poles for the masts, a bell, and the funnels/stacks are visible behind them. The back of the photograph has the number "51" written in pencil in the center.

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  Gaulois, A Naval Ship In Open Water

  This black and white postcard features a naval ship in open water with smaller ships behind it. The title along the bottom of the card is in French and reads "Le "Gaulois", Cuirasse d'Escadre a tourelles" roughly translated to "The Gallic, Armor has towers." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a "Carte Postale (postcard) with the instructions "La Correspondence au recto n'est pas acceptee par tous les Pays Estrangers. (Se renseigner a la postal.) roughly translated to "The correspondence on the front is not accepted by all foreign countries (find out more at the post office." A red ten cent French postage stamp is placed in the upper right corner and the card is illegibly postmarked. The card is inscribed in English and is addressed to Miss Raevelle Vann Vleet in Paris.

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  German Cruiser "Breman"

  This color postcard features a German cruiser with the German Navy flag flying on the bow and the German flag flying on the stern. The ship is gray with a red hull. Three smoke stacks with dark smoke blowing out are near the center of the ship. The image of the German flag is in the upper left corner of the card and the title along the bottom of the card reads "German Cruiser "Breman." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address placement. The center of the card reads "Compliments of The Prudential Insurance Company of America Incorporated as a Stock Company by the State of New Jersey Home Office, Newark, N. J." The description of the Bremen in the lower left corner reads "THE BREMAN, of the German Navy, is a third class cruiser. Displacement, 3,200 tons. Length, 341 feet. Width, 43 1/4 feet. Draft, 16 1/2 feet. Horse-power, 10,000. Armament: 10 4.1-inch guns; 10 4.1-inch 4 machine and 2 light guns. Speed, 23 knots. Crew, 268 officers and men. Built at Bremen, Germany, in 1903-4. Cost about $1,275, 000."

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  German Cruiser "Breman"

  This color postcard features a German cruiser with the German Navy flag flying on the bow and the German flag flying on the stern. The ship is gray with a red hull. Three smoke stacks with dark smoke blowing out are near the center of the ship. The image of the German flag is in the upper left corner of the card and the title along the bottom of the card reads "German Cruiser "Breman." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for address placement. The center of the card reads "Compliments of The Prudential Insurance Company of America Incorporated as a Stock Company by the State of New Jersey Home Office, Newark, N. J." The description of the Bremen in the lower left corner reads "THE BREMAN, of the German Navy, is a third class cruiser. Displacement, 3,200 tons. Length, 341 feet. Width, 43 1/4 feet. Draft, 16 1/2 feet. Horse-power, 10,000. Armament: 10 4.1-inch guns; 10 4.1-inch 4 machine and 2 light guns. Speed, 23 knots. Crew, 268 officers and men. Built at Bremen, Germany, in 1903-4. Cost about $1,275, 000."

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  Houses and Buildings Along the Coast of Fort Rosecrans and Portion of San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California

  This color postcard features houses along a coastline with ships in the ocean, heading toward the harbor. The title along the top of the card reads "Fort Rosecrans and Portion of San Diego Harbor, San Diego, Cal." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement. A seal in the upper left corner reads "San Diego-Panama-California-Exposition The Panama Completion of the Panama Canal 1913" and the image of a ship is in the center of the seal.

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  Indoor Market

  This black and white picture postcard features men wearing Fez style hats lined up along the walls under ornate archways and amid ornate columns in what appears to be an indoor marketplace. Some men are seated along the wall while others are standing. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postmark placement.

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  Laundry on the Ship Cartoon Postcard

  This color cartoon postcard features two sailors on the deck of a ship with a gun barrel over head. The sailor on the left is rubbing laundry on a washboard in a bucket that is sitting on a stool while the sailor on the right is holding a mop with a mop bucket to his right. Puddles of water are depicted on the deck floor, deck railing is seen behind the sailors, and ship is depicted in the open water in the distance behind them. The caption at the bottom of the card reads "I'm sick and tired of washing--From now on I'm sending all my things to the laundry!" The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides publisher information as well as indication for correspondence and postage stamp placement.

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  Light Cruiser, Submarine, and Destroyer, Naval Watercrafts

  This color postcard features three images of naval watercrafts separated by triangular sections. From the left, the first image depicts a Light Cruiser naval ship on the open water, the center image depicts a Naval Submarine on the open water, and the last image depicts a Naval Destroyer on the open water. The images are identified in typescript in each section. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides artist information as well as indication for postage stamp placement.

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  Lowering a Small Boat from a Ship (Calling Away a Ship's Steamer)

  This black and white photo features a small boat being lowered from a Navy ship. A group of sailors are pictured on the deck of the ship watching the boat being lowered. More sailors are pictured in the lower right of the photo. The handwritten title in the lower right corner reads "Calling Away a Ship's Steamer." The photographer is written beneath the title. The back of the identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address and postage stamp placement.

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  Machines and Tools on a Ship Deck

  This black and white photograph features various machines and other parts located on a ship deck.

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  Man in a Costume with a Cigar in His Mouth

  This black and white picture postcard features a man in costume with a cigar in his mouth. He appears to be standing on a ship deck. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Man in a Swim Costume, One of Father Neptune's Bears

  This black and white picture postcards features a man dressed in a swimming costume, a staff in one hand and a small swimming float in the other hand. His head is wrapped in cloth. The handwritten title in the upper right of the card reads "One of Father Neptune's Bears, U. S. S. Utah Jan 1921." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Man in Costume with Braids

  This black and white picture postcard features a man in uniform with partially shaved, partially braided hair laughing and holding onto a gate while sailors in white uniforms check out something on the gate. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Man In Pirate Costume

  This black and white picture postcard features a man dressed in a pirate costume. The handwritten title at the top of the card reads "Pirate." The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Man on Deck in Jester Costume

  This black and white picture postcard features a man in what appears to be a jester costume while standing on the upper deck of a ship. Ship railings can be faintly seen in the background. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Men In Costume Around a Table

  This black and white picture postcard features four men in what appears to be costumes sitting around a table while men in white uniforms pass by behind them. Two of the men at the table are wearing tall top hats. All four men appear to be wearing long wigs. One of the men without a hat is smoking a cigar. The upper right corner of the photo is damaged. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Men in Egyptian Style Costumes on a Ship Deck

  This sepia toned picture postcard features five men in Egyptian style costumes perform on the deck of a ship. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Men on a Platform

  This black and white picture postcard features a group of men in striped clothes standing on a platform while a group of men watch. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.

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  Men on a Platform With Spectators

  This black and white picture postcard features a man smiling as he walks away from the group of spectators watching men in costumes on a platform. The back of the postcard identifies the item as a postcard and provides indication for correspondence, address, and postage stamp placement.