Newport, Rhode Island
SOLD October 2008 |
Five albumen prints ca. 1875 mounted on a partial album page showing views of Newport, Rhode Island. Pencil notation "Newport" on sheet. Sheet size 14 x 11 inches (35x28 cm), attached prints sized 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9x14 cm) or smaller.
A decorative arrangement of images. The central image shows a large steamboat flying the American flag and bearing the name "BRISTOL" on its side.
Sheet has pieces missing from lower left and right corner, tear glued down on right edge, glue residue along left edge.
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