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Portrait of the Henrietta.

"The yacht 'Henrietta' 195 tons. Modeled by Mr. Wm. Tooker, N. Y. Built by Mr. Henry Steers, Greenpoint, L. I.
To her owner, Lieut. James G. Bennett Jr. U. S. R. M. this print is with permission respectfully dedicated by the publishers."

Includes yacht measurements. Winner of the first trans Atlantic yacht race -- press coverage was coast to coast, in part because the winner take all purse was a very large sum and James G. Bennett was the son of New York City's biggest newpaper publisher.


ship portraits
1861-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Parsons, Charles; Currier & Ives
ink; paper
21 in x 30 in
United States: New York