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RMS Titanic - postcard, Wallace Hartley, Captain Smith
RMS Titanic - unusual jumbo size postcard by A. Stott of Barnoldswick, The Wreck of the Titanic, with portraits of Wallace Hartley (violinist and bandleader) and Captain Edward Smith. Both died when the ship sank. Date: 1912
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Bandleader Hartley Jumbo Musician Poem Size Stott Titanic Unusual Verse Violinist Wallace Wreck Liner Smith
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Unforgettable Legacy: A Jumbo-Sized Tribute to the RMS Titanic, Wallace Hartley, and Captain Edward Smith This extraordinary jumbo-sized postcard, produced by A. Stott of Barnoldswick, captures the enduring allure and tragic history of the RMS Titanic. The image of the sunken liner, shrouded in the vast, tranquil expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean, is a poignant reminder of the White Star Line's ill-fated vessel that sank on April 15, 1912. The postcard's unique design includes portraits of two notable figures who perished with the ship: Wallace Hartley, the violinist and bandleader, and Captain Edward Smith. Hartley, a musician from Colne, Lancashire, is famously remembered for playing his violin as the ship went down, providing a semblance of calm to the passengers in their final moments. Captain Smith, the ship's commander, led the Titanic on its maiden voyage and was the last person to leave the ship before it sank. This evocative postcard, dated 1912, transports us back to the 1910s, a time of grandeur and innovation in transportation. The image of the Titanic, bathed in the ethereal glow of the moon and stars, is a testament to the dreams and aspirations of the era, while the portraits of Hartley and Smith serve as a poignant reminder of the human cost of progress. The verse on the postcard reads, "The White Star Line's grand vessel, the Titanic, sank in the deep, / Leaving behind a legacy so profound and so deep, / Wallace Hartley and Captain Smith, their final act, / Playing their music, a symbol of hope and fact." This unusual jumbo-sized postcard, with its captivating image and thoughtful verse, is a beautiful tribute to the RMS Titanic and the indomitable human spirit that continues to inspire us today.
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