 Save Our Ship By Jessica Spring and Chandler O'Leary Tacoma, Washington: Springtide Press/Anagram Press, 2017. Edition of 138. 10 x 18" broadside. Printed on an antique Vandercook Universal One press, onto archival 100% rag (cotton) paper. illustrated by Chandler O’Leary and printed by Jessica Spring. Each piece numbered and signed by both artists. Chandler O'Leary & Jessica Spring: "Our 25th broadside is inspired by the women who keep the lights burning in the darkest times. In response to what appears to be America’s political and social descent into darkness in the wake of the inauguration of our 45th president, Save Our Ship is a call to hold fast and weather the storm to come. The broadside features 20 women lighthouse keepers from the 18th to 20th centuries in America, Britain, Canada and New Zealand; and a quote from a 19th-century English heroine: 'At the time I believe I had very little thought of anything but to exert myself to the fullest.' — Grace Darling "Significance of edition number: Grace Darling braved raging seas and strong winds to help rescue five shipwreck survivors during a storm in 1838. "Special printing techniques: Save Our Ship is printed on black paper with metallic ink and a special glow-in-the-dark ink that emits a soft luminescence after it has been charged in UV light (daylight or bright bulbs). "Donation: A portion of the proceeds are donated to the Girls Boat Project, which teaches courageous young women the skills required to become seafarers and mariners."
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