Classic Shipbuilding

Classic shipbuilding, vintage silver print glossy 7 x 9 inch fiber photograph depicting the building of the S.S. George Washington Carver, Richmond, CA.

SS George Washington Carver was a Liberty ship built for the United States Maritime Commission during World War II. The ship was named in honor of George Washington Carver, and was the second Liberty ship named for an African American.

Printed in the second half of the 20th century as part of the American Heritage Publishing Archive.

Verso bears original filing notations and publicity snipe. In very good condition.

Provenance: From the American Heritage Publishing Archives.