The great pictorial romance of the age, or, steam ship commo

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The great pictorial romance of the age, or, steam ship commo

The great pictorial romance of the age, or, steam ship commodores & United States mail contractors. American political cartoon about the awarding of United States mail contracts. Print shows steamships (two shaped like rocking horses) and a balloon labeled California mail balloon via Nicaragua, with discussion among the characters about Johnsons patent gas machine and their competition. Date 185-

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Contractors Mail Pictorial Romance Tissandier Aeronautics

EDITORS COMMENTS
is a fascinating political cartoon from the mid-19th century, showcasing the excitement and competition surrounding the new modes of transportation and communication. The print, dated around 1850, depicts a group of steamship commodores and mail contractors gathered around a table, intently discussing the latest innovations in transportation. At the center of the scene, two steamships are depicted in the shape of rocking horses, symbolizing the playful and whimsical nature of the new technology. One of the ships bears the label "Johnson's Patent Gas Machine," referring to the innovative steam engine technology developed by American inventor, Cornelius Vanderbilt's engineer, John Ericsson. The other ship is labeled "California Mail Balloon via Nicaragua," representing the competing technology of air travel via hot air balloons, which had recently gained popularity for quicker transcontinental mail delivery. The characters in the print are deep in conversation, with one pointing to the steamship and exclaiming, "This is the way to go, my friends! No more ballooning for us!" Another character, holding a newspaper, counters with, "But what about the speed and efficiency of the balloon? And the breathtaking views?" The cartoonist, Tissandier, masterfully captures the spirit of the age, where innovation and competition drove progress in transportation and communication. This print is a valuable addition to any collection focusing on the history of flight, romance, and the age of steam. It offers a unique perspective into the debates and discussions surrounding the various modes of transportation and the role they played in shaping the United States during this period.

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