Image of a promotional newspaper for the steamer Plymouth Rock and an excursion planned to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, for the Yachting and Boating Regatta on August 20, 1875; image of the steamboat Plymouth Rock at center of front page; list of proprietors, and executive officers for the Plymouth Rock along with a description of the vessel's accommodations on page [2]; "Musical Programme for the Day" in four parts (performed on different decks) on page [3]; advertisements for various businesses throughout. "Excursion Extraordinary! / From New Bedford, Fairhaven., and other places, / to Martha's Vineyard, in Jarrett & Palmer's Palace steamer / Plymouth Rock, under the auspices of the Allen Street M. E. Sunday School and Society, Friday, August 20, 1875. / The boat will leave New Bedford at 9.30 A. M., arriving at Martha's Vineyard in time to / witness the commencement of the great / Yachting and Boating Regatta, / Returning at 5 P. M., at the close of the Races. ... "--text, center of page [1].
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1 engraving : uncolored ; overall 38.1 x 54.61 cm (15 x 21 1/2 in.) ; folded 38.1 x 27.15 cm (15 x 10 11/16 in.)
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