Currier Collection (#8)

The Express Train. Locomotive with cowcatcher hauls train through cutting. Print published by Currier & Ives, New York 1870. Lithograph

Off For the War Unionist (northern) soldier bidding farewell to his family before leaving for the American Civil War. After lithograph by Currier & Ives

The Rocky Mountains. Emigrants in covered wagons crossing the Plains watched by Native Americans. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, New York, c1870

Clipper Ship Flying Cloud. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, New York, 1852

Staten Island and the Narrows New York viewed from Fort Hamilton. Fort Layfayette centre framed by trees. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, New York, c1870

The Last War-Whoop Native American Indian giving his last war cry watched by a settler he has wounded. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, New York, c1870

Mount Lebanon Shaker Community, Lebanon Springs, New York State. Dancing at their Meeting. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, New York, c1870

A Parley: Ready for an Emergency A Settler and a Native American chief in a Parley, while their supporters stand ready. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, c1870

Gold Mining in California. Scenes of the 1849 Californian Gold Rush showing cradling, panning, washing with a long tom and hydraulic mining. Coloured lithograph by Currier and Ives 1871

Home from the War : Currier and Ives print of Union (northern) soldier returning safely to home and family at end of American Civil War 1865

Washington, appointed Commander in Chief. Currier & Ives print 1876. Print shows George Washington standing on a platform surrounded by members of the Continental Congress

The tomb of Kosciusko at West Point. Currier & Ives print (between 1856 and 1907). Andrzej Tadeusz Kojaciuszko 1746 - 1817) was a Polish-Lithuanian military leader during the Kojaciuszko Uprising

American clipper ship Red Jacket in the ice off Cape Horn, on her passage from Australia to Liverpool, England, August 1854. Currier & Ives print c1855

American Civil War 1861-1865: The Battle of Fair Oaks (Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks Station) Virginia, 31 May to 1 June 1862. Union troops charging Confederates. Outcome inconclusive

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Pittsburgh Landing (Battle of Shiloh), Tennessee, 7 April 1862. General Ulysses Grant leading Union (Northern) forces against the Confederates Southern

American Civil War 1861-1865: The Battle of Baton Rouge (Magnolia Cemetery), Louisiana, 5 August 1862. Land and naval battle. Union (Northern) victory over the Confederates (Southern) forces

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Buena Vista, 23 February 1847, also known as Battle of Angostura. Mexicans under Santa Anna in green, defeated by Americans under General Zachary Taylor

City of New York, c1856. Bird s-eye view with Battery Park in the foreground and Brooklyn Heights, lower right. Currier & Ives print. Transport Water Shipping Paddle Steamer Sail

American Civil War 1861-1865. First Battle of Lexington also called Battle of the Hemp Bales, 13-10 September 1861, Missouri. Currier & Ives hand-coloured print c1861

Panoramic view of Mexico City seen from the Convent of San Cosme, hand coloured print by Currier & Ives, New York, 1847

Lajos Kossuth (1802-1894), Hungarian hero. Lawyer, journalist and freedom fighter. Currier & Ives hand-coloured print New York c1849

Firework display celebrating the opening of the Brooklyn Suspension, New York, USA, 24 May 1883. Currier and Ives print, 1883. America

American Civil War 1861-1865: Second Battle of Corinth, Mississippi, 3-4 October 1862. Confrontation of Union and Confederate infantry, bayonets drawn. Union victory

John Tyler (1790-1862) 10th President of the United States of America 1841-1845. The Annexation of Mexico took place during his administration

Signal fires in the Slievenamon Mountains - Ireland 1848. Scene during unrest in Tipperary showing three armed men keeping lookout while others group round the fire

STEAMSHIP: SALOON, c1878. Interior of the grand ballroom on board the palace steamer ship Drew, with passengers in the main floor area of the salon and on the mezzanine

New York (19th c. ). View from Brooklyn. Engraving
New York (19th c.). View from Brooklyn. Engraving

New York Yacht Club regatta. Edition of 1868. Illustration by Currier and Ives. Engraving

Sergeant Major in the Continental Army. The Escape of Sergeant Champe from an American patrol
JOHN CHAMPE (1752-1798). Sergeant Major in the Continental Army. The Escape of Sergeant Champe from an American patrol, in order to fake his desertion

The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The signing of the Declaration of Independence in Congress at the Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 4 July 1776

The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier after John Trumbull

Ringing the Liberty Bell at the State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1776
LIBERTY BELL, 1776. Ringing the Liberty Bell at the State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1776. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

British General Charles Cornwallis surrendering to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. British General Charles Cornwallis surrendering to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, ending fighting during the American Revolution

Peytona and Fashion : Racing at the Union Course on Long Island, New York, in 1845
CURRIER & IVES: RACING, 1845. " Peytona and Fashion" : Racing at the Union Course on Long Island, New York, in 1845. Lithograph, undated, by Nathaniel Currier

The Futurity Race at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. Lithograph, 1889, by Currier and Ives
HORSE RACING, 1889. The Futurity Race at Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. Lithograph, 1889, by Currier and Ives

A Race for Blood! Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1890
HORSE RACING, 1890. A Race for Blood! Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1890

APPLES, 1868. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1868

The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier after John Trumbull

Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
JAMES MADISON (1751-1836). Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier

(1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington and his Cabinet
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington and his Cabinet. Left to right: George Washington, Henry Knox, Alexander Hamilton

The Working-Mans Banner. Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson as the Republican candidates for President
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1872. The Working-Mans Banner. Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson as the Republican candidates for President

James G. Blaine and John A. Logan as the presidential and vice presidential candidates on a Republican party lithograph
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1884. James G. Blaine and John A. Logan as the presidential and vice presidential candidates on a Republican party lithograph campaign poster of 1884

(1732-1799). Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier
GEORGE WASHINGTON. (1732-1799). Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier

The Death of John Quincy Adams in the Capitol building at Washington, D. C
JOHN Q. ADAMS (1767-1848): The Death of John Quincy Adams in the Capitol building at Washington, D.C. on 23 February 1848: lithograph, 1848, by Nathaniel Currier

The Political Gymnasium : lithograph cartoon, 1860, by Currier & Ives showing Horace Greeley, Lincoln, Stephen A
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. " The Political Gymnasium" : lithograph cartoon, 1860, by Currier & Ives showing Horace Greeley, Lincoln, Stephen A

Grand National Republican Banner. Rutherford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler as the 1876 Republican candidates for
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1876. Grand National Republican Banner. Rutherford B. Hayes and William A. Wheeler as the 1876 Republican candidates for President

The house at Hillsborough, New Hampshire, where President Franklin Pierce was born on 23 November 1804
FRANKLIN PIERCE BIRTHPLACE. The house at Hillsborough, New Hampshire, where President Franklin Pierce was born on 23 November 1804. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier

The Last Ditch of the Chivalry or a President in Petticoats. A Northern satire on the capture of Jefferson Davis
PRESIDENT IN PETTICOATS. The Last Ditch of the Chivalry or a President in Petticoats. A Northern satire on the capture of Jefferson Davis. Lithograph cartoon by Currier and Ives, 1865

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"Currier & Ives: Capturing the Essence of American History and Culture" Step back in time with Currier & Ives, the renowned lithograph firm that beautifully depicted significant moments in American history. From thrilling steamboat races to political milestones, their artwork transported viewers to pivotal events that shaped the nation. In 1870, the Great Mississippi Steamboat Race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez captivated audiences as they raced from New Orleans to St. Louis. The Robert E. Lee emerged victorious after an intense journey lasting 3 days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes - a triumph immortalized by Currier & Ives. The lithograph titled "The Favorite Cat, " created by Nathaniel Currier himself, showcases his talent beyond historical scenes. This undated piece captures a charming feline companion with intricate details that bring it to life on paper. In 1872, Currier & Ives celebrated another milestone when they depicted "The First Colored Senators and Representatives in the 41st. " This powerful image symbolizes progress and equality during a transformative period in American politics. "Home to Thanksgiving, " a lithograph from 1867, evokes warmth and nostalgia as families gather around a bountiful table for this cherished holiday celebration. It reflects America's enduring tradition of gratitude amidst challenging times. Sail away into maritime history with "America's Cup" races captured by Currier & Ives. In one such race held in September 1886, "The Mayflower" sailed past its competitors while being saluted by an admiring fleet - an exhilarating moment preserved through vibrant colors on lithographic paper. Traveling further back in time brings us face-to-face with Patrick Henry's iconic speech on colonial rights before Virginia Assembly convened at Richmond on March 23rd, 1775. The lithograph from 1876 portrays Henry passionately delivering his famous words, "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death. ".