MAYFLOWER Saluted by the Fleet
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Dated 1886
22 x 28 Inches 29 ¼ x 35 ½ Inches Framed
 
   

MAYFLOWER Saluted by the Fleet
 
(Antique Nautical Lithograph of America's Cup Match by Currier & Ives)
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Dated 1886
22 x 28 Inches 29 ¼ x 35 ½ Inches Framed
 
   
Painted by Franklyn Bassford and lithographed by the famous firm of Currier & Ives in 1886, the America's Cup victory of MAYFLOWER over challenger GALATEA is celebrated in this marine narrative view. It is captioned with "Crossing the Bow of GALATEA in their First Race for the 'America's Cup' over the Inside Course New York Bay, Sept. 7th, 1886".