1798 Carved Figurehead of H.M.S.Ship "Princess Royal" 100+ Y/O Ad Trade Card

Description

1798 Carved Figurehead of H.M.S.Ship "Princess Royal" 100+ Y/O Ad Trade Card
NOTE:
THESE ARE NOT POSTCARDS
THEY ARE TRADE/ADVERTISING CARDS.
THEY ARE MUCH SMALLER THAN A STANDARD POSTCARD
AND
THERE IS ADVERTISING TEXT ON THE BACK!
THE CARD DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
2 5/8 '' x 1 3/8 ''  or  6.5 cm. x 3.5 cm.
ORIGINAL 100+ YEAR OLD TRADE - ADVERTISING CARD
CARVED FIGUREHEAD OF H.M.S. PRINCESS ROYAL
THE REVERSE SIDE HAS TEXT ABOUT THE COUNTRY ON THE FRONT
SEE IMAGES ABOVE
The Princess Royal recalls a gloomy page of England's naval history, for it is
in connection with the conspiracies in the Mediterranean Fleet, that she
is chiefly remembred. An Irish lawyer, who had joined her as man-of-war's man, had
organised a'" mutiny of the most atrocious nature," and planned the murder of all
the officers. Five of the Princess Royal's crew were hanged, and 18 imprisoned.
THE CARD DIMENTIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
2 5/8 '' x 1 3/8 ''  or  6.5 cm. x 3.5 cm.
NOTE:
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS LARGER THAN THE CARD
TO SHOW THE DETAIL.
THIS CARD IS NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTIONS
IT IS 100+ YEARS OLD
IT IS  NOT PERFECT
THE FRONT AND BACK MAY HAVE:
PAPER LOSS - SMUDGING - ROUNDED CORNERS
SEE IMAGES ABOVE!
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The ship figurehead, which was popular between the 16th and 20th centuries, is a
carved wooden decoration located on the bow of vessels. The ship figureheads were
the highlight of ancient shipbuilding. Built primarily of wood, a figurehead prominently
represented the frontal part of the vessel, contributing to a singular identity to the vessel
itself. The real motive behind the placement of a carved figurehead at the bow of a
vessel remains uncertain. But, it is a confirmed fact that these decorations had been
used historically with a belief that those icons have strong magical or religious
significance.
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