Lithograph of the steamboat Oregon

Collection

Identifier: Mss 5056

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Hand-colored lithograph depicting the sidewheel steamboat Oregon. The lithograph shows the steamboat from the side, with waves and a small sailboat in the foreground and mountains in the background. Printed below the image are the word "Oregon" and various measurements, including the length of the steamer's deck, the depth of its hold, and the diameter of its wheels.

Dates

circa 1845-1857

Creator

Currier, Nathaniel, 1813-1888 (Lithographer, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Extent

0.16 Cubic Feet (1 oversize folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Hand-colored lithograph depicting the sidewheel steamboat Oregon, and including various measurements, including the length of the steamer's deck, the depth of its hold, and the diameter of its wheels.