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Vintage Whaling Museum Postcard - New Bedford, MA - Whalers & Whale Art. The reverse side identifies this piece as a souvenir from "THE WHALING MUSEUM NEW BEDFORD, MASS." and was published by Reynolds - De Walt, also of New Bedford, Mass. 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 captivating vintage postcard features a dramatic scene of historical whaling, with small boats manned by whalers actively pursuing a large whale amidst turbulent seas. In the background, larger sailing ships hint at the scale of these maritime expeditions, with a distant mountainous coastline adding to the epic feel of the artwork. The monochrome illustration evokes the intensity and peril of 19th-century whaling. The reverse side identifies this piece as a souvenir from "THE WHALING MUSEUM NEW BEDFORD, MASS." and was published by Reynolds - De Walt, also of New Bedford, Mass. This postcard serves as a historical memento, connecting a significant American city's maritime heritage with the broader narrative of the whaling industry. It's a unique collectible for enthusiasts of nautical history, New England Americana, or vintage museum memorabilia.