Steamer City of Hartford

PrintmakerMade by Charles R. Parsons American, 1821 - 1910

PublisherPublished by Endicott &. Co. American, about 1852 - at least 1876

Date1867

MediumLithography; black and tan printer's inks and watercolor on wove paper in wood frame

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 15 1/4 x 26 1/2in. (38.7 x 67.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 18 x 28 1/4in. (45.7 x 71.8cm)
Frame (height x width x depth): 21 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 1 3/8in. (54.6 x 80 x 3.5cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

DescriptionA sidewheel steamship is steaming towards the left. Smoke issues from two smokestacks. An American flag flies from the stern and a small square flag flies from the bow. Men and women stand on the decks. Signs on the vessel read "CITY OF HARTFORD." Trees are visible on the shore in the background.

Object number2006.102.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image: "Steamer City of Hartford."

On frame and backing, lower right, accession number.

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