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Scenes from early American life [graphic]
BANC PIC 1905.14365-.14377--PICLOCAL
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Title:

Scenes from early American life

Abstract:

Contains scenes of early American life showing Indians, settlers and their cabins, bison hunting, goldmining, etc.; depictions of towns and settlements, including Salt Lake City (Utah), Galveston and St. Antonio (Texas), and Nauvoo (Illinois); and views along Mississippi, Missouri, and St. Croix Rivers. One view of Honolulu, Hawaii, and the bay is also included.

Date:

ca. 1845-1855? (issued)

Subject:

Indians of North America -- Pictorial works
American bison hunting -- Pictorial works
Gold miners -- California -- Pictorial works
Nauvoo (Ill.) -- Pictorial works
Honolulu (Hawaii) -- Pictorial works
Saint Croix River (Wis. and Minn.) -- Pictorial works
Salt Lake City (Utah) -- Pictorial works
Galveston (Tex.) -- Pictorial works
San Antonio (Tex.) -- Pictorial works
Missouri River -- Pictorial works
Mississippi River -- Pictorial works

Note:

Title supplied by cataloger.
Prints by various artists and publishers; on several items printed: Aus d. Kunstanst d. Bibliogr. Instit. in Hildbh. Eigenthum d. Verleger.
Printed captions in German (mostly), French and English.

Type:

graphic
Engravings.

Physical Description:

graphic
print
13 prints : engraving, b&w ; 13 x 17 cm. or smaller.

Language:

German

Identifier:

BANC PIC 1905.14365-.14377--PICLOCAL

Origin:

Various places