Framed Prints
Framed Print of The Great Race for the Western Stakes, 1870
Cornelius Vanderbilt and James Fisk are shown in a race for control of New York's rails. Throughout 1868 and 1869, the two men had fought for control of the Erie Railroad. Vanderbilt straddles his two railroads, the Hudson River and the New York Central, the balloon caption reads, "Now then Jim--No Jockeying You Know.!" Fisk, sitting on the Erie Railroad, the balloon caption reads, "Let Em Rip Commodore--But Dont Stop to Water for You'll be Beat." Currier and Ives lithograph. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47341857
1860s 1868 1869 1870 Cartoon Central Competition Cornelius Currier Great Hudson Ives Lithograph Lithographs Lithography Magnate Race Railroad Railroads Railway Railways River Rivers Transporation Transport Transportation West Western York
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 15.8cm (9.6" x 6.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
