Description: An original photo taken by a sailor who was a radio operator aboard the USS Milwaukee in World War I. It is likely an extremely rare or one of a kind photo.Type & Size: A 3x2" original photograph.Condition: Original and in fair to good vintage condition. It was part of an album and is either mounted on cardboard or has remnants of cardboard backing on its reverse side. Please see photos. Five men are at a beach, shirtless and smiling, with one partially buried in the sand. An ocean is visible in the background, and written on the front is "Bahia 1917". The relaxed setting and attire suggest they are enjoying leisure time together.Bahia, now known as Salvador, is a coastal city in Brazil with a rich history influenced by Portuguese colonization and African heritage. During World War I, leisure activities such as beach outings provided soldiers and sailors a respite from their duties and an opportunity to bond outside of a military context.Caption text: Bahia 1917
Price: 22 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-19T14:30:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: sailors, beach, Brazil, leisure, World War I, 1916
Theme: conflicts & wars, leisure, community life, maritime
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1916
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3x2 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
