S.S. Great Eastern lying opposite New Milford, U.K.
Artist
Robert Howlett
(English, 1831 - 1858)
Date1858
MediumAlbumen print
DimensionsImage and sheet: 7 × 9 1/4 inches (17.78 × 23.5 cm)
Mount: 9 15/16 × 13 inches (25.22 × 33.02 cm)
Mount: 9 15/16 × 13 inches (25.22 × 33.02 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2015.50.27
Signednone
Inscribednone
Markingsnone
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DescriptionImage of grand steam ship anchored on beach with several tiny figures below; there is another figure standing on the shore with hands in pockets looking out towards the ship. Image (non-photographic) on verso is of horses with various other animals gathered nearby in an idealized setting.
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