Item 23: Colored Lithograph titled, “Scene on the Delaware River,” Published by Haskell and Allen (removed to Oversized Print Box #3), ca. 1869-1878
Item — Box: 21, Folder: 23
Dates
- Created: ca. 1869-1878
Creator
- Haskell and Allen, 1869 - 1880 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Colored Lithograph
Condition Note:
Okay
Measurements:
16 ⅜ in. x 12 ⅛ in.
Title:
Scene on the Delaware River
Description:
A colored lithograph of some farmers working in a field near the Delaware River. Towards the background, a mountain range is seen encompassing the image. The Delaware River is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is the longest free-flowing river on the east coast that spans from New York to Delaware at 282 miles long. Its branches, the West Branch at Mount Jefferson in Jefferson, Schoharie County, and the East Branch at Grand Gorge, Delaware County, join in the Catskill Mountains of New York. These branches form the Delaware River in Hancock, New York and eventually empties into the Delaware Bay. It is referred to as the “Lifeblood of the Northeast” and provides drinking water to about 17 million people. According to Valley Views of Northeastern Pennsylvania, by Gilbert S. McClintock, “Haskell and Allen were at 61 Hanover Street between 1871 and 1875” and were the publishers of this print.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Haskell and Allen was a lithography firm that was managed by F. M. Haskell and George F. Allen from 1869-1880. The two started their partnership by selling prints and picture frames, but later began selling lithographs in the early 1870s. Although they are deemed “several lengths” behind Currier and Ives, their series of horse prints are renowned by enthusiasts to be the “second best series in the genre.” In 1878, Allan left the partnership and Haskell took on the business himself until 1880. Some sources claim Haskell went bankrupt.
Location:
Delaware River (setting); 61 Hanover St. Boston, Massachusetts (publication)
Transcription:
PUBLISHED BY HASKELL & ALLEN 61 HANOVER ST BOSTON MASS.
SCENE ON THE DELAWARE RIVER
Creator
- Haskell and Allen, 1869 - 1880 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
Contact:
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu