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Up for sale is an antique linen-style postcard depicting the 'Ocean Promenade and Beach looking North by night, Virginia Beach, Va.' The night scene is colorfully illustrated with the moon reflecting over the Atlantic and the boardwalk lights aglow.
Historical Details:
- Postmark: Portsmouth, VA (May 1, 1944)
- Stamp: Free (Military franking)
- Addressee: Mrs. Solmon M. Beiler, Bird-in-Hand, Lanc. Co., Penna.
Message Highlights:
The handwritten note is dated May 1, 1944, and is signed by an Ensign in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (NC) stationed at the Norfolk Naval Hospital. The sender describes her recent enlistment, the 'blue outfits' (uniforms) issued to the nurses, and her impending transfer to Philadelphia for a 17-day preparatory class. This is a wonderful piece of WWII-era social and naval history.
Condition:
Used/Posted. Shows age-appropriate wear including some light corner bumping and minor edge toning consistent with its 1944 mailing. The handwriting is clear and legible.
Please carefully review the high-resolution front and back scans provided in the photos to determine the exact condition for yourself before purchasing.
