{"product_id":"1936-print-cramp-morris-philadelphia-uss-enterprise-art-ship-propeller-newport-108254-fz2-702","title":"1936 Print Cramp-Morris Philadelphia USS Enterprise Art Ship Propeller FZ2","description":"This is an original 1936 color print of the making of a propeller for the USS Enterprise CV-6. The ship was known as 'Big E,' and was launched in 1936, and earned 20 battle stars-- more than any other ship during World War II. She is sometimes labeled as the most honored ship ever used in the United States Navy. The caption writes, \"More than 25,000 horsepower will drive this propeller for the Enterprise, launched in October. Cast at Cramp-Morris in Philadelphia (subsidiary of Baldwin Locomotive), it was polished at Newport News. Total cost, about $8,000.\"  \n\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 75+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect - right margin. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse. Also note that there is a slight printing defect on the right side. A yellow ink strip can be seen along the black border, and can be seen in the digital copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Color Print; Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 6.25 x 5.25 inches; 16 x 13 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\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Wood, Stanley. There is no visible artist signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStanley Wingate Wood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanley Wingate Wood (1890-1970) was a native of Malden, Massachusetts, prior to relocating to Rockport, Massachusetts. However, Wood received his formal art education at the Boston Museum School of Fine Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the Eric Pape School of Art. Wood was most recognized for his paintings, etchings, graphic art design, illustrations and printmaking mediums. His works primarily centered on seascapes, winterscapes, architecture, figures, genre, landscapes, as well as marine and nautical subjects. WoodÕs art has been held at the International Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D. C., the Grand Central Art Galleries of New York City, the Vose Galleries of Boston, the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Academy of Design, the Holyoke Art Museum, the Washington City Museum, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and many more. He was affiliated with the New York Water Color Club, the Salmagundi Club, the Washington D. C. Watercolor Club, the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, the North Shore Art Association (Gloucester Paint and Clay Club), the Rockport Art Association, the American Society of Etchers, the Guild of Boston Artists, the Audubon Society of Artists, the Allied Artists of America and more. Later, Wood taught at the Sandy Bay Art School, the Laguna Beach School of Art and Design, the Ringling Art School and the Woodward Outdoor Painting School. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: ship, shipyard, industry, warship, metal, metalwork, artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFZ2A11C36 zz2382\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33570336849,"sku":"108254_FZ2_702","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/FZ2_702_763f66c9-6ee7-461d-9dc1-55867c0ec0a7.jpg?v=1571710447","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1936-print-cramp-morris-philadelphia-uss-enterprise-art-ship-propeller-newport-108254-fz2-702","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}