1964 Newport News VA Mariners Museum COMMONWEALTH Steamboat Model Postcard
$ 5.02
Description
1964 Newport News VA Mariners Museum COMMONWEALTH Steamboat Model Postcard. This particular model, housed at The Mariners Museum in Newport News, Virginia, is noted for its unique feature of having a music box within its base that renders ten selections and actuates parts of the model. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vintage Mirro-Krome postcard from 1964 showcases an exquisite sterling silver and gold model of the Long Island Sound sidewheel steamboat, "COMMONWEALTH" (1855-1865). The detailed craftsmanship of the model is evident, highlighting the walking beam and paddle wheels. This particular model, housed at The Mariners Museum in Newport News, Virginia, is noted for its unique feature of having a music box within its base that renders ten selections and actuates parts of the model. Produced by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc. of San Francisco, this official Mariners Museum card captures a significant piece of maritime history. The image quality, typical of Mirro-Krome cards, offers a vibrant and clear depiction of this magnificent steamboat replica, making it a valuable addition for collectors interested in naval architecture, historical transportation, or museum exhibits.
