Vintage Battleship U.S.S. Navy Texas TX and 44 similar items

This vintage postcard features a striking lithograph image of the historic Battleship U.S.S. Texas, berthed permanently at the San Jacinto Battle Grounds near Houston, Texas. The postcard showcases the massive naval vessel from a low angle, emphasizing its formidable guns and iconic superstructure against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Marked "Battleship U.S.S. Texas" in bold red text, the postcard captures a significant American naval landmark known for its service and preservation as a monument. Printed using Kodachrome lithography by Jack Taylor and published by American Postcard Co., Houston, Texas, this standard-sized (5.5 x 3.5 inches) chrome postcard dates from the early 1960s, as indicated by the revision date 1-62. The back includes a brief historical description of the battleship's transfer to Texas in 1948 and its role as a monument honoring its valiant military service. Collectors and military history enthusiasts will appreciate the postcard's vivid color quality and the significance of the U.S.S. Texas as a preserved World War I and II battleship.