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Bureau. Engraving and Printing Launch of the Boat

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0013 Author/Creator: Bureau. Engraving and Printing Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 20.2 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "Launch of the Boat" circa 1861-1877. Depicts five men lauching their boat from shore. Four men push the boat while one man holds the anchor. A larger ship can be seen in the background.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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