Description: An original photograph from an album of a soldier who served aboard the USS Idaho from between 1928 and 1930. This photo is from their time docked in Hawaii.Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition; light age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Please see photos. This photograph captures a serene view of Molokai's coastline in Hawaii with the sea in the foreground and cloudy sky above. The cliffs of Molokai, known for housing the world-famous leper colony, are visibly extending from the right side of the image. The photo is taken from a vessel, likely the USS Idaho, docked in Hawaii during 1929. The Kalaupapa Peninsula on Molokai was home to a leper colony established in 1866 for quarantine purposes. Father Damien, a notable figure who was canonized as a saint, devoted his life to caring for people with leprosy on this peninsula. By the time this photo was taken, the colony was well-known globally, drawing attention to issues of health and humanity."MOLOKAI HAWAII, HOME OF THE WORLD FAMOUS LEPER COLONY" is the visible caption on the bottom of the photo. No identifiable individuals or further textual information are available.
Price: 28 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-02-15T08:33:11.000Z
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: US Navy,USS Idaho,Hawaii,Molokai,leper colony,Kalaupapa,1929,coas
Theme: maritime,history,militaria,conflicts & wars
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1929
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
