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Jack Smillie and Family

Jack Smillie and Family

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Jack Smillie and Family

First class saloon steward aboard the Titanic whose body was recovered by the Mackay-Bennett. Pearl-finish 7.75 x 4.5 generational family photo affixed to its original 10 x 8 mount, featuring an inset portrait of Titanic victim Jack Smillie to the lower right corner. Ink notation to reverse reads: “Jack Smillie, Past [sic] in the foundering of the RMS Titanic, April 15, 1912, May God stand watch.” In very good condition, with moderate scattered foxing and soiling, two clipped corners, and the image slightly faded.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Titanic II
  • Dates: #398 - Ended December 16, 2012