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Printed color image of two sailors standing on USS Intrepid's flight deck
Sailors at the Rail
Printed color image of two sailors standing on USS Intrepid's flight deck
Printed color image of two sailors standing on USS Intrepid's flight deck

Sailors at the Rail

Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
Association
Date1954–1956
PeriodCold War
Mediumphotographic paper
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Alicia Babcock-Raposo daughter of Walter K. Babcock. P2021.38.03
Object numberP2021.38.03
DescriptionPhotograph, Color; Personal square image of two sailors standing at the rail on USS Intrepid's flight deck. They are both light-skinned with dark hair and are wearing white t-shirts and white pants with black shoes. They are both holding white enlisted hats, also known as "Dixie cups" and are smiling at the camera. The sky behind them is blue with some clouds and the sea is calm. There is a white border around the image.

Back has "This is a // Kodacolor Print // Made by // Eastman Kodak Company // T.M. Regis. U.S. Pat. Off. // Week Ending Feb 4, 1956 // II Ro 1" stamped in black ink.
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