Great Lakes Art Database

The Caroline (c.1835). Lake Erie, N.Y and Ont.

Description
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Creator
Thomson, William James, Artist
Item Type
Drawings
Description
Drawn to make the line photomechanical print in 'The Evening Telegram', Toronto, 16 September 1893, p. 5, and in 'Landmarks of Toronto', vol. 2, p. 869.
Inscribed in pen and black ink, l.l.: W.J. THOMSON 93; album page, at c.l. of drawing: 12; album page below drawing: The Caroline. Ran on Lake Erie / 1835-37 - Went over the Falls during Rebellion / P.868., Vol:II, 1837.
Nov 20 1990
The 'Caroline' ran on the Niagara River 1830-37
Notes
Pen and black ink over traces of moderate greenish blue pencil on wove paper. Laid down on wove paper laid down on album page
Date of Original
1893
Date Of Event
1835-37
Dimensions
Width: 19.7 cm
Height: 8.3 cm
Subject(s)
Caroline (steamboat)
Local identifier
D 3-7c
Geographic Coverage
  • Niagara River
    New York, United States
    Latitude: 42.9485812294582 Longitude: -78.9271644116211
Creative Commons licence
Public Domain [more details]
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to the applicable Canadian or American laws. No restrictions on use.
Contact
Association for Great Lakes Maritime History
Website:
https://aglmh.net

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The Caroline (c.1835). Lake Erie, N.Y and Ont.


Drawn to make the line photomechanical print in 'The Evening Telegram', Toronto, 16 September 1893, p. 5, and in 'Landmarks of Toronto', vol. 2, p. 869.
Inscribed in pen and black ink, l.l.: W.J. THOMSON 93; album page, at c.l. of drawing: 12; album page below drawing: The Caroline. Ran on Lake Erie / 1835-37 - Went over the Falls during Rebellion / P.868., Vol:II, 1837.
Nov 20 1990
The 'Caroline' ran on the Niagara River 1830-37