 “The Clipper Yacht ‘America’ winner of the Royal Yacht Squadron Cup Value L100 in the Great Match for all Nations at Cowes August 22nd, and of a match with the Titania for L100 August 28th 1851. Built by Mr. George Steers of New York for Jno.C. Stevens Esq and Associates of the New York Yacht Club.” ”The Yacht “America” was a 19th century gaff rigged racing schooner. It was designed by George Steers with a hull of white oak, cedar, locust and oak. The yacht was the first American vessel to win, in 1851, the international sailing trophy which today bears its name “The Americas Cup Race.” This beautifully drawn and hand colored lithograph was published in New York City by Nathaniel Currier in 1851, before he and James Ives created the wildly popular and prolific firm of Currier and Ives. As publishers, Currier and Ives chronicled the history, customs, tastes and lives of 19th century Americans. Sporting events were particularly appealing print imagery, and Currier (and then with Ives) produced the finest pictures of yachts, horses, baseball, etc. This particular lithograph of the yacht America is included in the listing of the “Best 50” Currier and Ives prints produced. Lithograph with full original hand color. 15 7/8 x 20 1/4 inches sheet size. Excellent original condition. Archivally framed in silver leafed molding.
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