Two Armed Semaphore, With Tank, Old Snapshot Photo watercolor tins with great graphics Likely made by a sailor

Likely made by a sailor aboard a ship

and I might guess that living in Maine he had a particular affection for the bluebird

perhaps from some earlier function of that board

and I really love how the phrases reveal about the times--in this case with the penmanship phrases seeming to reflect the Second Great Awakening

when power and proclamation is so much on the mind

Two Armed Semaphore, With Tank, Old Snapshot Photo watercolor tins with great graphics Likely made by a sailorI love all things signal flags and semaphore, and love how perfectly erect this man stands, with arms perfectly square to the sides. Feels as if he's protecting those big tanks behind him and indeed, in semaphore, arms straight to the sides signals STOP. 4" x 2 5 8". Good condition, with a few smudges and black paper residue on reverse.