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This captivating vintage postcard features the majestic Chesapeake & Ohio Ferry Boat, a vital link traversing the waters between Newport News and Norfolk, Virginia. The scene is beautifully rendered with vibrant colors, showcasing the ferry\'s white hull and prominent smokestack against a dramatic sky with soft, painterly clouds. The intricate details of the vessel, including its name clearly marked along the side, offer a glimpse into early 20th-century maritime travel and the bustling activity of the Virginia waterways.Published by Louis Kaufmann & Sons of Baltimore, MD, a notable name in early postcard production, this piece is a testament to the era\'s printing techniques. The reverse reveals a clear Newport News, VA postmark from May 3, 1919, complete with a 2-cent George Washington stamp, confirming its historical authenticity. The handwritten message and address to Uniontown, Pennsylvania, add a personal touch, making this postcard a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of maritime history, Virginiaiana, or early 20th-century ephemera.
