Colored engraving of workers on ice; figure at center holds long pole over open area in ice; strap of pole extends over his shoulder; open area in ice at center; two figures with poles at center; figures with horse on ice at center left; low hills in distance at center; at bottom center printed, "CUTTING ICE ON THE HUDSON.--PHOTOGRAPHED BY E.M. BIDWELL.--[SEE PAGE 74.]", at bottom left penciled, "1887"; text on verso.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
E. M. Bidwell
Attribution
Photographer
Date made
1887
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
l.2012.256
L..2012.256
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
7-15/16 in
Width
10-13/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 7 15/16 x 10 13/16 in. (20.2 x 27.5 cm)
Material
Paper, ink, Watercolor
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Paper is yellowed with light creases at edges; partial page of journal cut at top and right edges; verso: tape at top right and top left; green stain at bottom left; watercolor bleed at center.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William Diebold
Notes
Former owner
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
This object was accessioned in 2012, but it was acquired earlier [Jessa J. Krick, 4/12/2012].
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Archive Room, Shelf O3, B4