Engraving
- Title:
- Reminiscences of the White Mountains
- Object Name:
- Engraving
- Object ID:
- 1990.001.780
- Creator:
- Perkins, Granville (1830-1895)
- Date:
- 1877
- Description:
- Wood engraving, Reminiscences of the White Mountains, after a painting by Granville Perkins (1830-1895), 1877. Ink printed on paper, uncolored. Published in Harper's Weekly on September 8, 1877, as a centerfold. In center is a large circle containing two views, 'Mt. Washington and the Saco' with cattle, and 'Echo Lake' with several people out in rowboats. To left of the circle is a large coach drawn by four horses, ascending the Mount Washington Road. On right is a group of hikers, with Old Man of the Mountain above. At very top in background is Summit House. Print inscription lower center: "Reminiscences of the White Mountains. - by Granville Perkins." Unframed.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-16.25 W-23 inches
- Provenance:
- Part of a large collection of White Mountain material compiled and bequeathed by Catherine H. Campbell, including paintings, drawings, photographs, and printed materials.
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Catherine H. Campbell
- Subjects:
- White Mountains, Coaches, Fishing, Echo Lake, Old Man of the Mountain, Mount Washington
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