The World's Fair Steamship Co's Steamer Christopher Columbus, the Largest Excursion Boat in the World
Context
"The only line running direct to the World's Fair Grounds. Pier foot of Van Buren St. Entrance over the Viaduct." / "Only by this route can you get the finest view along the Lake Shore giving a complete panorama of the Great City of Chicago. Excursions every night."
Collection
Permanent Art Collection, Great Lakes Marine Collection, Wisconsin Art Collection
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Herman G. Runge collection
Made/Created
Artist
Gugler Lithographic Co.
Date made
1893
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"THE GUGLER LITH. CO., MILWAUKEE"
Material/Technique
Printed
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Framed Size
Height
35-1/4 in
Width
47-3/4 in
Dimension Description
Image Size
Height
25-1/2 in
Width
37-1/2 in
Relationships
Related Publications
Notes
The Christopher Columbus is pictured in a mural by Thorsten Lindberg at the Milwaukee Public Museum. See: Thorsten Lindberg (1878-1950), "Whaleback, 'Christopher Columbus' - 1892" (1932), Oil on Canvas, 72 x 60 in., Milwaukee Public Museum, Mural A31.
