LCT 291 Navy Ship Launch Harry Darby Shipyard Kansas City Linen Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
LCT 291 Navy Ship Launch Harry Darby Shipyard Kansas City Linen Postcard. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vintage linen postcard captures a significant moment in World War II era domestic production, showing an ocean-going Navy vessel, LCT 291, being launched at Harry Darby's shipyard in Kansas City. The image features the dramatic splash of the ship hitting the water, with the Kansas City skyline visible in the distance across the river. This Art Tone 'Glo-Var' finished card illustrates the surprising role that inland cities played in naval manufacturing during the war years. Produced by Beals of Des Moines, Iowa, the postcard utilizes the classic linen texture popular in the mid-20th century. The vibrant colors and detailed printing highlight the industrial activity along the riverfront, making it a fantastic piece for collectors of naval history, Kansas City local interest, or WWII home front memorabilia. The back of the card remains unposted, featuring descriptive text regarding the shipyard and the vessel.
