WWII Merchant Marine Poster - Captain F. Dumke Master
- ca 1942
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23 x 35 inches ~ (58 x 88 cm)$285
- Unbacked
This poster is currently unbacked. At check out, you will be given the opportunity to add backing which would cost $185 and take approximately 6-8 weeks.
Linen backing is the industry standard of conservation. Canvas is stretchered and a sheet of acid free barrier paper is laid down. The poster is then pasted to the acid free paper using an acid free paste. This process is fully reversible and gives support to the poster. A border of linen is left around the poster and can be used by a framer to mount the poster so that nothing touches the poster itself. Backing is what we recommend for framing, and for any poster needing restoration.
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Tale of Captain Dumke’s ship being “lost through enemy action” and his leading his men through the jungle to save a U.S. Navy gun crew. Probably a Alcoa Steamship Company poster as it refers to hauling bauxite (the primary ore of aluminum) from Surinam.
Please note slight stains and losses.
