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The Ensign, awaiting the execution of the Ensign, theatrical poster – Antique Poster Print

The Ensign, awaiting the execution of the Ensign, theatrical poster — vintage poster
The Ensign, awaiting the execution of the Ensign, theatrical poster. Vintage poster from the Military collection.

(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

Description

The Ensign, awaiting the execution of the Ensign, theatrical poster comes to life in this vintage poster, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.

The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.

The Ensign, awaiting the execution of the Ensign, theatrical poster

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The title on this theatrical poster, *The Ensign, awaiting the execution of the Ensign*, points to a drama built around a naval officer under sentence of death, a premise that gave audiences plenty of tension. Posters like this were meant to be read quickly from a street wall, so their bold lettering and dramatic scene were designed to draw passersby into the theater. The record gives few details about the production or its date, but it reflects a popular taste for stories of sea service and duty under pressure.

Original scan2,821 × 2,111 px · prints to 9 × 7 in at 300 dpi
Reference0592u

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