1928 Print George C Wales Art USS Nightingale Tea Clipper Sailing Ship Navy YYM2

"Clipper Ship 'Nightingale' of Boston, 1851"

This is an original 1928 black and white halftone print of a lithograph by George C. Wales that depicts the tea clipper sailing ship, USS Nightingale, that was taken as a prize off the coast of Africa in 1861 by the sloop of war, USS Saratoga, and purchased by the United States Navy (USN). The USS Nightingale served as a supply ship for the Confederate States of America (CSA) during the American Civil War. She later served as the flagship of the 1865-1867 Western Union Telegraph Expedition to the arctic.

CONDITION

This 85+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 12 x 8.5 inches; 30 x 22 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of nautical-themed vintage ads, covers, prints, and articles from 1928 Yachting magazine. To continue "sailing" through this "salty" collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

This piece was illustrated by Wales, George C.. Artist name printed on page - bottom center of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Nautical, Ocean, Sea, Maritime, Military

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