{"product_id":"new-bedford-massachusetts-morning-star-whaling-ship-arrival-1909-postcard","title":"New Bedford Massachusetts Morning Star Whaling Ship Arrival 1909 Postcard","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eThis postcard documents the arrival of the whaling vessel Morning Star at New Bedford in 1909, reflecting the port’s central role in the late-era American whaling industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eNew Bedford functioned as one of the nation’s primary whaling hubs well into the early twentieth century, supporting fleets that supplied oil, bone, and related maritime commodities. The illustration shows a fully rigged vessel entering harbor after a voyage, with smaller craft and shoreline buildings framing the scene. Printed captions identify the ship and destination, situating the image within New Bedford’s commercial waterfront and its longstanding association with global whaling routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eThe card features a detailed harbor illustration with the Morning Star docked near a pier, auxiliary boats in the water, and coastal structures along the shoreline. The reverse bears a handwritten message and a clear New Bedford, Massachusetts postmark dated March 22, 1909, providing firm period documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1358\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52848072655032,"sku":"20260128","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_427f8022-17bd-4d08-a849-930048a4755d.jpg?v=1770884099","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/new-bedford-massachusetts-morning-star-whaling-ship-arrival-1909-postcard","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}