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Steamship New York, Albany "Day"Line, from the Ocean
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Steamship New York, Albany "Day"Line, from the Ocean
Steamship New York, Albany " Day" Line, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1887
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Media ID 20291076
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Chromolithograph Cigarette Cigarettes Collectible Commercial Color Lithograph Duke Duke W Sons Co Shipping Industry Sons And Co Sons And Company Steam Ship Steamship W Duke Sons And Company W Duke Sons Co Standard
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This vibrant and captivating 19th-century chromolithograph titled "Steamship New York, Albany 'Day' Line, from the Ocean" showcases the bustling shipping industry of America. Produced as a cigarette card for Duke brand cigarettes in 1887, this print is now housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artwork depicts a magnificent steamship sailing through the waters with great elegance and power. Its towering smokestacks billow thick plumes of white smoke into the sky, symbolizing progress and industrialization. The ship's flag proudly flutters in the wind, representing national pride and identity. In this scene, women play an important role as they are seen on board the ship. A female figure stands prominently on deck, embodying strength and resilience amidst a male-dominated industry. Her presence highlights the changing roles of women during this era. The color palette used in this lithograph adds to its allure - bold blues represent both water transport and American patriotism while warm tones evoke feelings of excitement and adventure. As we admire this historic artwork today, it serves as a reminder of America's rich maritime history and its significant contributions to transportation and trade during the 19th century. It also invites us to reflect upon how art can capture moments in time that transcend generations, allowing us to appreciate our past while envisioning our future.
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