720114

ORIGINAL MISSISSIPPI Antique HAND-COLORED scene

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 400.00 USD
ORIGINAL MISSISSIPPI Antique HAND-COLORED scene
ORIGINAL MISSISSIPPI Antique HAND-COLORED scene (NOT A REPRODUCTION) that was created and produced, using a wood cut (Scene carved out of a wood block), during the mid to late 1800 s. One of several that were found in an 1858 Southern Antebellum mansion, all being offered for sale. This scene depicts boating on the Mississippi river, the earliest steam ships and light houses, including: 1. Pilot Station 2. Underwriters Tug and Cotton Ship coming in 3. Government Light and Revenue Service 5. A Dwelling 6. Engineers Residence 7. Tug on lookout for a Tow 8. South Coast Mississippi Mail Packet 9. Off-shore Pilot Station, Mouth of Jetties A rare maritime piece of history. Compare the estimate with previous sales where this print brought many times the estimated price. Condition is excellent PLUS! Measures 16.5in x 11in. MWF1280