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• Subject: USS Forrestal (CVA-59) Aircraft Carrier – \"First in Defense\"
• Manufacturer: John Wills Studios, Inc.
• Artist: Rebecca M. Jordan (Signed in plate)
• Copyright Year: 1991 (Stamped ©91)
• Material: Deeply etched cultured stone/marble composite set in a dark wood frame. for sale is a beautiful, highly detailed vintage cultured marble etching of the historic supercarrier USS Forrestal (CVA-59), produced in 1991 by the renowned John Wills Studios.
This striking black-and-white piece features the master-crafted line art of staff illustrator Rebecca M. Jordan, capturing the carrier at on deck. The top right corner proudly displays the ship\'s official insignia and its famous motto, \"First in Defense\". The bottom corner includes the artist\'s signature and the authentic 1991 studio copyright stamp.
John Wills Studios artwork was primarily sold through base exchanges and specialized naval groups, making these plaques highly sought-after Navy veterans, historians, and military art collectors.
Condition Report:
• Etching Surface: Excellent condition. The white cultured marble face is clean, bright, and completely free of chips, cracks, or yellowing. The black etched lines remain incredibly crisp and sharp.
• Frame: Good vintage condition. The original dark wood frame shows some typical surface scuffs, edge wear, and minor finish thinning along the outer molding profiles consistent with its 35-year age (please see close-up photos for exact edge detail). The frame is structurally solid and ready
