Description: An original photograph from an album of a soldier who served aboard the USS Idaho from between 1928 and 1930. This photo is from their time docked in Hawaii.Type & Size: A 4x5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition; light age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Please see photos. This original photograph from 1929 shows the statue of King Kamehameha I, located in front of Ali'iolani Hale, the former royal palace, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The photo was taken during the time when the USS Idaho was docked in Hawaii and is part of an album belonging to a soldier who served aboard the ship between 1928 and 1930. The imposing statue of King Kamehameha I is depicted holding a spear with palm trees and the clock tower of the Ali'iolani Hale visible in the background.King Kamehameha I, also known as Kamehameha the Great, was the founder and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii. He is celebrated for uniting the Hawaiian Islands under his rule in 1810. Ali'iolani Hale, behind the statue, is an iconic building in Honolulu, originally constructed in 1874. It now serves as the home of the Hawaii State Supreme Court. The statue of King Kamehameha is a significant cultural landmark, often adorned with leis during festivities such as King Kamehameha Day.Visible in the photo is the statue of King Kamehameha I with the inscription "KAMEHAMEHA." The building in the background has an inscription beneath the clock that appears to read "KA NANA I KA PONO," which is Hawaiian for "the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness." There are no identified individuals or further text captions provided in the image.
Price: 23 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-15T08:30:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: sailor, USS Idaho, album, Hawaiian Islands, royal palace, Ali'io
Theme: maritime, history, landmarks, travel
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1929
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 4x5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed