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Object number1997.065

TitleLithograph of the Magnificent Steam Ship, The Great Western

Creator Joseph Walter (artist)‎, Thomas Freebody (publisher)‎

DescriptionThe PSGW of Avonmouth [J. Walter, 1838]1840. Monochrome lithograph of The Great Western surrounded by smaller boats on choppy sea. The Great Western is depicted in the centre of the print with a number of smaller rowing and sail boats with many people in the foreground. In the background is the coast across the horizon. The sky is bright and cloudy. R. G. & A. W. Reeve, after Joseph Walter, Bristol. Below the print on the boarder is written: "In Commemoration of the Establishment of Steam Navigation Between Great Britain and America./THIS ENGRAVING OF THE MAGNIFICENT STEAM SHIP./THE GREAT WESTERN,". The dimensions of the ship and the names of the Directors are also listed below the print. The border of the engraving has been trimmed.

Production date 1840-05-21 - 1840-05-21

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