The Wreck of the Steamer WALK-IN-THE-WATER, Nov. 1, 1821

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Creator: Douglas Mathies, John Lee
Item Type: Oil paintings
Description: Oil painting: "The Wreck of the Steamer WALK-IN-THE-WATER, Nov. 1, 1821"; cream-colored sidewheel steamer is being blown on shore in rough seas; wind-blown trees on beach, lighthouse in distance; passengers are embracing on deck, being lowered into a yawl in the water, and on beach a group of men hold a line to guide passengers ashore. One of a pair done for Mrs. Thomas Palmer by John Lee Douglas Mathies of Buffalo (deck scene is at Burton). Wood panel, slightly warped, is inscribed on back: "Thomas Palmer, Hamtramck." See Michigan Pioneer Hist. Coll. V4, 1881, p. 112 for Mrs. Palmer's account of the wreck. In plain, dark wood frame. Restored by DIA. DIA #13.25 bequest of Sen. T.W. Palmer.
Notes: painting: 17 1/8" x 23 1/2" frame: 24" x 30"
Date of Original: 1821
Date Of Event: 21 November 1821
Local identifier: 1993.007
Language of Item: English
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The Wreck of the Steamer WALK-IN-THE-WATER, Nov. 1, 1821

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Oil painting: "The Wreck of the Steamer WALK-IN-THE-WATER, Nov. 1, 1821"; cream-colored sidewheel steamer is being blown on shore in rough seas; wind-blown trees on beach, lighthouse in distance; passengers are embracing on deck, being lowered into a yawl in the water, and on beach a group of men hold a line to guide passengers ashore. One of a pair done for Mrs. Thomas Palmer by John Lee Douglas Mathies of Buffalo (deck scene is at Burton). Wood panel, slightly warped, is inscribed on back: "Thomas Palmer, Hamtramck." See Michigan Pioneer Hist. Coll. V4, 1881, p. 112 for Mrs. Palmer's account of the wreck. In plain, dark wood frame. Restored by DIA. DIA #13.25 bequest of Sen. T.W. Palmer.