Rare 1898 Stereoview US Monitor Miantonomah Off Key West Underwood & Underwood

Description: This rare 1898 stereoview depicts the US Monitor, Miantonomah off Key West during the Spanish-American War. The antique cardboard material and sepia image color make it a unique addition to any collection. The monitor was a naval that was popular in the 19th century and is now considered a vintage item. The stereoview is an original piece produced by Strohmeyer & Wyman, and it is a great representation of travel and transportation during that time period. It is a single piece and is not signed. The monitor is a great subject for collectors of militaria, and it is a perfect addition to any antique collection. The first USS Miantonomoh was the lead ship of her class of four ironclad monitors built for the United States Navy during the American Civil War. Completed after the war ended in May 1865, the ship made one cruise off the East Coast before she began a voyage across the North Atlantic in May 1866 to conduct a lengthy showing the flag mission in Europe. Miantonomoh was decommissioned upon her return in 1867, but was reactivated two years later and assigned to the North Atlantic Squadron before decommissioning again in 1870. The monitor was sold for scrap three years later as part of a scheme where the Navy Department evaded the Congressional refusal to order new ships by claiming that the Civil War-era ship was being repaired while building a new monitor of the same name. Condition is subjective so please look at the pictures and ask any questions. Shipped USPS ground advantage

Price: 8 USD

Location: Mechanicsville, Virginia

End Time: 2024-09-09T17:05:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD