ARTIST: Fanny Palmer
PUBLISHER: New York, published by Currier & Ives, 152 Nassau St.
MEDIUM: Two-stone lithograph handcolored,
DATE: 1864.
EDITION SIZE: Large folio - image size 17 5/8 x 27 3/4" (44.8 x 70.5 cm).
DESCRIPTION: F. F. Palmer, Del. New Best 50 #14.<br><br> “A locomotive, with a train of cars passing over the road at full speed. It is a good print for railroad ticket and express offices and for travelers from abroad who wish to show their friends the modes of travelling in America." (Description from a printed advertisement by the firm of Currier & Ives). In the background is the Hudson River with a paddle wheel steamship.
ADDITIONAL INFO: F. F. Palmer, del. Lith. of Currier & Ives, N.Y.
CONDITION: Good condition and color.
REFERENCE: Conningham #130. Gale #143.