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Beckwith, H., fl. 1861 Bay of New York

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0029 Author/Creator: Beckwith, H., fl. 1861 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 26 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "Bay of New York " circa 1861-1877. Depicts a landscape view of the Bay of New York from the Narrows. Numerous sailboats drift in the bay while several people leisurely walk on the shore. Engraved by H. Beckwith and printed by W. Pate.

Beckwith, H., fl. 1861
Pate, W., fl. 1857-1861

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