Image of the steamship Italy departing from port; a large crowd of people stand on the dock waving with hats or handkerchiefs in hand, including famous figures like P. T. Barnum and "Buffalo Bill" Cody; passengers and a band playing music visible on deck; city visible on shore in background. Title supplied by cataloger. Date supplied by cataloger based on vessel history and style of dress. "Strobridge Lithograph Co. Cincinnati O. U.S.A."--text, bottom center margin. Uncolored image of a man and woman embracing in a forest setting glued on verso (J. Baker, artist).
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 59.06 x 93.98 cm (23 1/4 x 37 in.)
Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917--Pictorial works Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891--Pictorial works Docks--Pictorial works Ships--Pictorial works Steamboats--Pictorial works Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Maritime Large Size The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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