Harbor scene, with one large masted ship at center and several others surrounding it.

During the 1850s, when clipper ships were popular, Currier & Ives produced more than 75 images with the maritime theme. Built largely to satisfy the urge for speed and without much concern for cargo capacity, clipper ships had a celebrated but short-lived career. They captivated America for only a few years as steamboats replaced wind-powered boats.

Object Creator

Currier & Ives (American, 1834-1907)

Medium

Hand-colored lithograph

Dimensions

16 1/2 x 13 inches

Credit

Gift of Lenore B. and Sidney A. Alpert supplemented with Museum Acquistions Funds

Accession Number

2004.D03.376

On View?

No

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