Currier & Ives Prints

The New Excursion Steamer

Illustrated by Charles R. Parsons and Lyman W. Atwater, this chromolithograph was published in New York by the printmaking firm of Currier & Ives, c. 1877: "The New Excursion Steamer Columbia. 'Gem of the Ocean.' The Largest Steamboat Ever Built for the Excursion Business."

The Danger Signal

This lithograph was published by Currier & Ives and titled The Danger Signal, c. 1884. The engineer of locomotive in the foreground is giving a danger signal as another train approaches. Currier & Ives was a New York City based printmaking firm headed by Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives.

Home for Thanksgiving

This lithograph was published by Currier & Ives and titled Home for Thanksgiving, c. 1867. Currier & Ives was a New York City based printmaking firm headed by Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives. This image was illustrated by George H. Durrie.

Currier & Ives Apples

This lithograph of apples by Currier & Ives was produced in 1868. Currier & Ives was a New York City based printmaking firm headed by Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives. Between 1834 and 1907 the company produced more than 1 million lithographs.

Delicious Coffee

This lithograph of a man drinking coffee was published by Currier & Ives in 1881. Currier & Ives was a prolific printer of lithographs at the turn of the century, creating more than 1 million images.

Close Quarters by Currier & Ives

This lithograph of a dog and its prey was published by Currier & Ives in 1866. Currier & Ives was a prolific printer of lithographs at the turn of the century,

The Leaders: Currier & Ives

This lithograph of three race horses at full steam was published by Currier & Ives, c. 1888. The lithograph shows three celebrate trotting horses from the late 1880s and their records: Jan Eye See, Maud S. and St. Julien. Currier & Ives was a prolific printer of lithographs at the turn of the century.

Across the Continent

This lithograph shows a locomotive running through a settlement with a school, church and Indians. It was published by Currier & Ives, c. 1868. Text on the print reads: "Across the Continent, 'Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way' " Illustrated by F.F. Palmer. Currier & Ives was a prolific printer of lithographs at the turn of the century.

American Railroad Scene

This lithograph by Currier & Ives is titled "American Railroad Scene. Lightning Express Trains Leaving the Junction." It was published in 1874. Currier & Ives was a prolific printer of lithographs at the turn of the century.

The Grand Saloon of the Palace Steamer Drew

This lithograph by Currier & Ives is titled "The Grand Saloon of the Palace Steamer Drew. Of the People's Evening Line. Between New York & Albany." Illustrated by Charles Richard Parsons and published by Currier & Ives, c. 1878. Currier & Ives was a prolific printer of lithographs at the turn of the century.

People's Line Hudson River

Illustrated by Charles R. Parsons and Lyman W. Atwater, this chromolithograph was published in New York by the printmaking firm of Currier & Ives, c. 1877: "People's Line Hudson River. The Palace Steamers of the World. Drew -- St. John -- Dean Richmond. Leaving New York Daily (Sunday's Excepted) at 6 p.m. & Albany at 8 p.m. Making Close Connections With Trains North & West."

American Trotting Stud

From a Currier & Ives lithograph, this illustration is titled "American Trotting Stud" and shows two racing horses. Text on the poster reads: "Mambrino Pilot. By Mambrino Chief, Dam by Pilot Jr.. Grandam by Webster, by Lance, son of American Eclipse, Grandson of Imp. Messenger, Great. Grandam by Blackburns Whip." Additional text reads: "Flora Temple. 'The Queen of the Turf.' Out of Madam Temple by One Eyed Hunter, He by Kentucky Hunter." Currier & Ives, 1866.