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Great Eastern

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Ship portrait of the sail and steam vessel "Great Eastern", at sea. Originally for use as part of a lampshade. Title from manuscript pencil inscription in lower margin.

Classification

ship portraits

Date Made

1850-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

unknown

Materials

ink; paper; color wash

Measurements

7 1/2 in x 11 in

Place Made

unknown

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