1857 Hand Colored Wood Engraving "The Clipper Ship 'James Baines'"

Item Details

In Plate

An 1857 hand colored wood engraving by Frederick James Smyth titled The Black Ball Line Clipper Ship ‘James Baines’ with Troops for India. The print is from a page in a publication, likely The London Daily News , and depicts the three-masted square rigged ship in full sail. The ‘James Baines’ was a very fast ship that was famous for setting record sailing times. The print is mounted under glass with white and deep blue layered mats topped by a French lined mat with a blue marbled border in a black and gilt trimmed wooden frame that is wired for hanging.

Condition

- minor discoloration to the print; printed text from verso of page visible to front; minor nicks and wear to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight edge measures 9.5" W x 6.5" H.

Item #

17STL082-188