Currier & Ives lithograph CLIPPER SHIP "THREE BROTHERS "

Currier & Ives

Verlag: Currier & Ives

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1of 2 Currier & Ives lithographs listed. Clipper Ship "THREE BROTHERS". formerly Steamship Vanderbilt lithograph published by Currier & Ives, 125 Nassau Street, New York undated approx 11 1/2 x 15 ins matt 15 x 19 ins this image appears in Currier & Ives Prints by Frederic A. Conningham, reference C1170 Currier & Ives: A Catalogue Raisonne' by Gale Research G1287 This print can be mailed either with or without the matt. Clipper ship at center behind small icebergs floating at front. Ship sailing right. American flag flying off left end ship. Currier & Ives often published portraits of sailing vessels upon their launch or shortly after they made record voyages. The era of sailing ships began just before 1845 and ended 20 years later with the opening of the Suez Canal. Many clippers specialized in the China tea trade, were active during the California gold rush, and engaged in the long voyage to Australia. They carried both passengers and cargo and established impressive speed records, such as twelve days from Boston to Liverpool, less than 90 days from New York to San Francisco, 81 days from Calcutta to New York and around the world in 134 days. All clippers were specially designed for fast sailing. They were fitted with three or four towering masts and had so much sail that large crews were needed to handle them. They averaged 1500 to 2500 tons, making Clipper Ship Three Brothers above the average. This vessel, along with the Clipper Ship Flying Cloud were deemed the speed queens of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The record voyages that clipper ships were making intrigued the public and there was a great demand for images of vessels. EXTRA SHIPPING CHARGES WILL BE REQUIRED Visual image very good condition , matt darkening beneath matt, light crease upper right margin. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1685463700312

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Titel: Currier & Ives lithograph CLIPPER SHIP "...

Verlag: Currier & Ives

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