1922 Rotogravure World War I American Pacific Fleet Smoke Screen Hawaii Historic

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of Pacific fleet destroyers in the waters of Hawaii. The captain of the fleet was Captain Evans, and produced the thick smoke covering shown as to hide the fleet from enemy eyes. The caption writes, "It was declared by naval experts that the screen here shown was the most successful and impenetrable one so far accomplished by Americans in this branch of naval warfare."CONDITIONThis 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse. Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 15.25 x 10.25 inches; 39 x 26 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) RTO3C22