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Imperator. 1914: The Hamburg America vessel Imperator in dock
1914: The Hamburg America vessel Imperator in dock. She was seized by the US Navy during World War I, sold to Cunard and renamed Berengaria. (Photo by Henry Guttmann Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Henry Guttmann Collection
Media ID 18392281
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of history and elegance to your greetings with Media Storehouse's Imperator card from the Henry Guttmann Collection. This exquisite greeting card features a captivating image of the Hamburg America vessel Imperator, docked in 1914. With a rich past, the Imperator was seized by the US Navy during World War I and later sold to Cunard, where it became the renowned Berengaria. This stunning vintage photograph, now transformed into a greeting card, is a perfect way to add a unique and thoughtful touch to any message. Impress your loved ones with a piece of history that speaks volumes about your thoughtfulness and consideration.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph takes us back to the year 1914, capturing a moment in history that forever altered the fate of an iconic vessel. The Hamburg America vessel Imperator stands tall and proud in dock, showcasing its grandeur against the backdrop of a bustling port. Little did anyone know at the time that this majestic ship would soon find itself caught in the turmoil of World War I. As fate would have it, Imperator was seized by the US Navy during the war, becoming a symbol of power and control amidst global chaos. However, her story didn't end there. Sold to Cunard after the war's conclusion, she underwent a transformation both inside and out. Renamed Berengaria, this once German liner found herself reborn under new ownership. Henry Guttmann Collection masterfully captures this pivotal moment in maritime history through his lens. The composition beautifully showcases Imperator's imposing presence as she looms over calm waters with an air of elegance and strength. This print serves as a poignant reminder of how even vessels can bear witness to significant historical events. It invites us to reflect on impermanence and adaptation while marveling at humanity's ability to repurpose what once belonged to one nation into something entirely different for another. In owning this piece from Fine Art Storehouse's collection by Henry Guttmann Collection, we not only acquire stunning visual art but also become custodians of an untold story waiting patiently within each brushstroke or click of a camera shutter
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