View of the Pacific Ocean, men flaying a whale, smokestacks of a rendering plant, and a seaman with a telescope, in California. The Harper's Weekly masthead depicts an artist's palette, a lyre, globe, and telescope.
Description
1 print : wood engraving ; image and text 38 x 27 cm. (15 x 10 1/2 in.)
Subject
Fishermen--California--19th century; Fishing industry--California--19th century; Whaling--California--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711008766; Harper's weekly.
Notes
Tear sheet consists of page 1 from "Harper's Weekly A Journal of Civilization" Vol XXI no. 1069.; Title printed on tear sheet.; R7110087665
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