Vintage 1968 San Diego Navy-Town USA Postcard USS Kearsarge CVS-33 Postmark
$ 2.64
Description
Vintage 1968 San Diego Navy-Town USA Postcard USS Kearsarge CVS-33 Postmark. Location: San Diego, California. Publisher: Coronado Cards. Vintage 1968 postmarked postcard captures a classic scene of San Diego, California, famously known as "Navy-Town" U.S.A. The front features a vibrant Plastichrome color photo of a giant aircraft carrier, identified as the USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) based on the postmark, coming into her berth at the naval center. The back includes a handwritten message, a 5-cent George Washington stamp, and a clear October 28, 1968, postmark from the USS Kearsarge. This piece offers a nostalgic look at mid-century naval history and Southern California tourism. Type: Printed (Lithograph) Subject: Aircraft Carrier Location: San Diego, California Era: Chrome (c. 1939-Present) Postmarked: Yes (1968) Publisher: Coronado Cards Artist: Union Pacific Railroad Colorphoto Theme: Naval, Military, Maritime Features: USS Kearsarge CVS-33 Postmark Keywords: Military History, US Navy, Aircraft Carrier, San Diego, California, 1960s, Mid Century, Ephemera, Naval Base, USS Kearsarge, CVS-33, Plastichrome, Vintage Postcard, Maritime Collectible
