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**Item Description:**
Up for sale is a genuinely unique, authentic, and original vintage photograph of a US Navy Sailor, precisely dated to March 1935. This rare piece from the pre-WWII interwar period features a sailor in full uniform posing with crossed arms inside its original presentation display.
As an original chemical print from 1935, this is a one-of-a-kind piece of naval history. What elevates this photograph to a true collector's item is the handwritten ink notation on the reverse side, providing exceptional historical provenance and proving it was not a standard studio portrait taken on land.
**Handwritten text on the back reads:**
- "Taken aboard Ship / Sunday March 9/1935"
- "Received Wed. March 20, 1935."
**Details & Condition:**
- **Dimensions:** Approximately 6.5 x 4.5 inches (including the original presentation folder/frame).
- **Frame:** Housed in its original 1930s embossed art deco paper folder frame. The backing features a beautiful, era-accurate golden marbled textured paper pattern that confirms its authenticity.
- **Condition:** Good vintage condition with fantastic historical character. The photograph shows some authentic aging with light foxing/moisture staining near the bottom edge. The paper frame remains structurally intact with minor wear along the edges consistent with its 90+ years of age.
Please review all the high-resolution photos provided to evaluate the exact condition of the photo, frame, and handwritten backing. A stellar addition to any militaria, naval history, or vintage photography collection.
**Shipping:** Will be packed with extreme care and shipped securely between thick cardboard sheets to prevent any bending or damage during transit.
