Mariners Museum Newport News VA Venetian Galleass Model Mirro-Krome Postcard
$ 5.28
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Mariners Museum Newport News VA Venetian Galleass Model Mirro-Krome Postcard. 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. Discover a fascinating piece of maritime history with this vintage Mirro-Krome postcard featuring a detailed model of a Venetian Galleass. This exquisite model, housed at The Mariners Museum in Newport News, Virginia, represents a mid-17th century vessel, a unique hybrid designed to combine the strengths of both a ship and a galley. The postcard beautifully captures the intricate craftsmanship, showcasing the elaborate stern and quarter carvings characteristic of a nobleman's or wealthy trading company's galleass, a ship that measured approximately 136 feet on deck. Produced as an official Mariners Museum card by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc. of San Francisco, this Mirro-Krome postcard is known for its vibrant colors and sharp detail, bringing the historical model to life. The card offers a glimpse into naval architecture and the golden age of sail, highlighting the ingenuity of ship design from centuries past. This collectible piece is perfect for enthusiasts of maritime history, naval models, vintage postcards, and those with an appreciation for historical artifacts and museums.
