Description: This is an extremely rare, and perhaps one-of-a-kind image World War One U.S. Navy image. This is a photo brought back from WWI by a US Navy sailor named Joseph Mondzelski of Parson, PA who appears to have served aboard destroyer tender USS Black Hawk and/or USS Lake, largely in Scotland (Kirkwall/Orkney islands). He also took photos of USS Lakeview, a transport ship that operated near Scotland too, and appears to have been familiar with that crew. Type & Size: A 3x2.5 original photograph. Condition: The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. Please see photos for condition. This photograph depicts an aerial view of the city of Metz, France, taken in 1918 by a soldier likely serving during World War I. The image showcases the layout of the city, featuring numerous streets, buildings, and the characteristic architecture of the period. The photo includes the signature "Metz" along with a copyright notation, suggesting it may have been taken for publication or documentation purposes. The scene captures the urban environment during a significant time in history, providing visual context to the era. Metz has a rich history and strategic importance, especially during World War I and World War II. The city was the site of various military activities and served as a crucial logistics center due to its location in northeastern France. The year 1918 was particularly notable as it marked the end of World War I, with significant changes occurring in the geopolitical landscape of Europe. This photograph offers a glimpse into the city during a transformative period, highlighting both the architecture and urban planning of the time. Text visible in the photograph includes "Metz" inscribed at the bottom left and a copyright symbol "� E.W." on the lower right side, indicating the potential creator of the image.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-01T13:49:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Item Specifics
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: Metz, France, 1918, city layout, historical architecture, milita
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, cities & towns, travel
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 3x2.5
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
