Cruise of the Repp's in Blue Pigeon, 16 August - September 16, 1948 (Original colored map)
(S.l.): (S.n.), 1948. Colored map and illustrations. Single sheet. 22" x 30". Laid down on thin pasteboard. Near fine condition.
Original watercolor and pencil pictorial map of a New England coastal cruise. Well executed, with several charming vignette illustrations which collectively reveal the story of this summer adventure. On board were Herbert N. Repp, Lavinia Stuart Repp, Stuart Inslee Repp, and Fred Morgan. The Skipper was Fred Cole.
Among the charming decorations there are whales sighted, a cargo ship captioned "Ronnie on way to Hawaii aboard Bucyrus Victory, passing Blue Pigeon," "Shipwreck Party" on Nantucket, and many others. Lots of cocktail glasses at various points on the cruise. Looks like a great time!
Item #1047
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