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Gift of Edward P. Gardner in memory of his father, Dr. John H. Gardner, Jr., 1967.51.0, Connect…
U.S.S. Hartford in Hong Kong
Gift of Edward P. Gardner in memory of his father, Dr. John H. Gardner, Jr., 1967.51.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

U.S.S. Hartford in Hong Kong

Date1861
MediumPainting; oil on canvas in frame
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 20 3/4 × 26in. (52.7 × 66cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Edward P. Gardner in memory of his father, Dr. John H. Gardner, Jr.
DescriptionPainting of the first class sloop-of-war U.S.S. Hartford when she was in Hong Kong in 1861. The three-masted ship is flying the U.S. flag. Other ships are visible in the background.
Object number1967.51.0
NotesDate note: The painting was made while the U.S.S. Hartford was in Hong Kong between June 19 and July 22, 1861.
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