{"product_id":"1928-print-george-c-wales-art-uss-nightingale-tea-clipper-sailing-ship-navy-yym2-226799-yym2-085","title":"1928 Print George C Wales Art USS Nightingale Tea Clipper Sailing Ship Navy YYM2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Clipper Ship 'Nightingale' of Boston, 1851\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1928 black and white halftone print of a lithograph by George C. Wales that depicts the tea clipper sailing ship, USS \u003ci\u003eNightingale\u003c\/i\u003e, that was taken as a prize off the coast of Africa in 1861 by the sloop of war, USS \u003ci\u003eSaratoga\u003c\/i\u003e, and purchased by the United States Navy (USN). The USS \u003ci\u003eNightingale\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Halftone Print; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine ++\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 12 x 8.5 inches; 30 x 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper is pleased to present a collection of nautical-themed vintage ads, covers, prints, and articles from 1928 \u003ci\u003eYachting\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. To continue \"sailing\" through this \"salty\" collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Wales, George C.. Artist name printed on page - bottom center of image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Nautical, Ocean, Sea, Maritime, Military\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYYM2A6C28 zz10000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33596877329,"sku":"226799_YYM2_085","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/YYM2_085_dabd3aa8-354f-4d14-9d37-bba01e55e7b3.jpg?v=1571711110","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1928-print-george-c-wales-art-uss-nightingale-tea-clipper-sailing-ship-navy-yym2-226799-yym2-085","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}