Nathanial Collection

The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE. The Champions of the Mississippi--" A Race for the Buckhorns." Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

Lady Dancing the Hula Ku'i, illustration from Unwritten literature of Hawaii
618979 Lady Dancing the Hula Ku'i, illustration from Unwritten literature of Hawaii, The sacred songs of the hula collected and translated, with notes, and an account of the hula by Nathanial B

The West Prospect of His Majestys Dock-Yard, at Chatham, 1738, (1942). Creators: Samuel Buck
The West Prospect of His Majestys Dock-Yard, at Chatham, 1738, (1942). View of the Royal Navy Dockyard on the River Medway at Chatham on the Kent coast

The South Prospect of Dover, in the County of Kent, 1749, (1942). Creators: Samuel Buck
The South Prospect of Dover, in the County of Kent, 1749, (1942). Sailing ships off the coast, with the town of Dover, the castle and the White Cliffs

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY. Devotional name used to refer to the Virgin Mary. Also called The Sacred Heart of Mary, the heart represents her love for God and compassion for people

HORSE RACING, 1880. The Queen of the Turf Maud S. Driven by W.W. Bair. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1880

RAILROAD, 1874. American railroad scene: Lightning Express trains leaving the junction. Detail of a lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1874

RAILROAD JUNCTION, c1876. Night scene at an American railway junction. Lightning Express, Flying Mail, and Owl Trains, on time. Detail of a chromolithograph by Currier & Ives, c1876

RAILROAD JUNCTION, c1885. Night scene at a junction. Chromolithograph by Currier & Ives, c1885

MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE, 1866. The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE, 1866. The Champions of the Mississippi--" A Race for the Buckhorns." Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

JULIAN HAWTHORNE (1846-1934). American writer and journalist. Son of Nathanial Hawthorne

IRVINGs HOME: SUNNYSIDE. Sunnyside, the home of Washington Irving at Tarrytown, New York. Lithograph, c1860, by Currier & Ives

HUDSON RIVER STEAMSHIPS. American steamboats on the Hudson. Lithograph, 1874, by Currier & Ives

HUDSON RIVER STEAMSHIP. The low pressure steamboat Isaac Newton : passing the Palisades on the Hudson River, New York
HUDSON RIVER STEAMSHIP. The low pressure steamboat " Isaac Newton" : passing the Palisades on the Hudson River, New York. Lithograph, 1855, by Currier & Ives

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Nathanial, a man of many passions and interests, is like a colorful mosaic that brings together various aspects of art, history, and culture. Just like the lithograph "The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns" by Currier & Ives depicts an exhilarating race on the river, Nathanial too embraces life's thrilling challenges. His love for diverse cultures is evident in his fascination with hula dancing as seen in the illustration from "Unwritten literature of Hawaii. " Nathanial delves into understanding different traditions and their sacred songs with great enthusiasm. History captivates him as well. The detailed engravings by Samuel Buck showcasing Chatham Dock-Yard and Dover County transport Nathanial to 18th-century England. He immerses himself in these scenes, imagining what life was like during those times. But it doesn't stop there; religion also holds a special place in Nathanial's heart. The devotion he feels towards Mary is beautifully expressed through his interest in the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It reflects his deep reverence for spirituality and faith. Yet another passion that drives Nathaniel is horse racing. Like Maud S. , known as the Queen of Turf back in 1880s America, he appreciates speed, elegance, and competition. The thrill of watching horses thunder down racetracks fills him with excitement. And then there's his undeniable fascination with railroads—a symbol of progress and connectivity throughout history. From American railroad scenes depicting Lightning Express trains leaving junctions to night scenes at railway junctions captured by Currier & Ives' chromolithographs—these images ignite Nathaniel's imagination about journeys yet to be taken. In essence, Nathanial embodies curiosity itself—an insatiable thirst for knowledge across various realms: artistry depicted through lithographs; cultural exploration encompassing hula dancing; historical immersion via engravings; spiritual connection found within devotion; the thrill of horse racing, and the allure of railroads.