Neptune’s Realm Crossing The Line Ceremony
This is an extremely rare poster, we have never been able to obtain one until now. This poster features a crossing the line ceremony from 1936. Where Shellbacks celebrate Polliwogs first time crossing the equator. As you can see, it’s an interesting ceremony. The poster’s text reads “During a recent cruise of the U. S. Fleet, upon crossing the Equator, over thirty thousand "polliwogs' were initiated into the mysteries of the deep and became full-fledged "shellbacks"". A cruise in the U. S. Navy affords unusual opportunities for interesting experiences. . . • •
"Polliwogs" persons who have never crossed the Equator.
"Shellbacks" those who have crossed the Equator.”
Measures 28x42”
Condition- excellent, small tears repaired with acid free archival tape on verso, slightly crumpled bottom left corner.
This is an extremely rare poster, we have never been able to obtain one until now. This poster features a crossing the line ceremony from 1936. Where Shellbacks celebrate Polliwogs first time crossing the equator. As you can see, it’s an interesting ceremony. The poster’s text reads “During a recent cruise of the U. S. Fleet, upon crossing the Equator, over thirty thousand "polliwogs' were initiated into the mysteries of the deep and became full-fledged "shellbacks"". A cruise in the U. S. Navy affords unusual opportunities for interesting experiences. . . • •
"Polliwogs" persons who have never crossed the Equator.
"Shellbacks" those who have crossed the Equator.”
Measures 28x42”
Condition- excellent, small tears repaired with acid free archival tape on verso, slightly crumpled bottom left corner.
This is an extremely rare poster, we have never been able to obtain one until now. This poster features a crossing the line ceremony from 1936. Where Shellbacks celebrate Polliwogs first time crossing the equator. As you can see, it’s an interesting ceremony. The poster’s text reads “During a recent cruise of the U. S. Fleet, upon crossing the Equator, over thirty thousand "polliwogs' were initiated into the mysteries of the deep and became full-fledged "shellbacks"". A cruise in the U. S. Navy affords unusual opportunities for interesting experiences. . . • •
"Polliwogs" persons who have never crossed the Equator.
"Shellbacks" those who have crossed the Equator.”
Measures 28x42”
Condition- excellent, small tears repaired with acid free archival tape on verso, slightly crumpled bottom left corner.
