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Postcard autographed by TITANIC survivor Frank J. Goldsmith

 Item
Identifier: 2020.39.7171

Abstract

Postcard with the autograph of Frank J. Goldsmith, who survived the TITANIC sinking at age 9. His family was emigrating from the UK to the US. His mother Emily Goldsmith also survived the sinking, but his father Frank died. On the card, beneath the signature, he has written "3rd Class Survivor." The image is a painting of TITANIC made by artist E.W. Bearman. The card explains that the painting was presented to the TITANIC Enthusiasts of America in 1969.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1903 - 2004

Extent

1 item(s) : paper ; overall: 3.25 x 5.5 in.

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
G. W. Blunt White Library
Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc.
112 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic CT 06355 United States
860.572.5367