
Rare 1930s US Navy Scrapbook – USS Colorado
Description
Step back in time with this incredible original US Navy scrapbook from the early 1930s, compiled by a sailor aboard the USS Colorado (BB-45) — one of America’s most storied battleships of the interwar era. Bound in genuine leather embossed with “USS Colorado,” this one-of-a-kind time capsule offers a vivid and personal look at life in the Navy during peacetime between the world wars.
Contents Include:
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Vintage pin-up illustrations and risqué art from the Golden Age of burlesque
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Original ticket stubs to boxing match, burlesque shows, and other sailor-era entertainment
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Humorous and cheeky 1930s cartoons and clippings reflecting the era’s wit and culture
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Hand-cut articles and mementos from newspapers and magazines of the time
This scrapbook is a raw, unfiltered look at the morale, humor, and spirit of Depression-era sailors, full of charm and irreverence. Whether you're a military collector, vintage pin-up fan, or historian, this piece is a rare survival from an iconic U.S. Navy vessel before WWII.