328: N. CURRIER 'LOSS OF STEAMBOAT SWALLOW' + WINSLOW HOMER

1) Loss of the Steamboat Swallow (Circa 1845) The hand-colored lithograph, 'Loss of the Steamboat Swallow while on her trip from Albany to New-York, on Monday Evening April 7th, 1845. When opposite Athens she stuck a large rock, took fire, broke in two and sunk. By which melancholy occurrence, it is supposed that nearly 40 lives were lost.' Printed publisher signature Nathaniel Currier lower center.

2) After Winslow Homer (1836-1910) Station House Lodgers (1874) The wood engraving on paper was published by Harper's Weekly February 7, 1874.
Currier and Ives measures 8 x 12, sheet is 10.5 x 14.75, and frame is 16 x 20 inches. Homer image measures 9 x 13.5 with a framed size of 19.75 x 23.5 inches.
The Currier is in very goo plus condition. Shown outside the frame, this print is complete without trimming or mounting, good color, no serious stain, no damage.
$175 - $250