ANTIQUE Pacific Railroad Survey ART PRINT Sioux Tribe WESTERN AMERICANA Hunting for Sale

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ANTIQUE Pacific Railroad Survey ART PRINT Sioux Tribe WESTERN AMERICANA Hunting For Sale

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ANTIQUE Pacific Railroad Survey ART PRINT Sioux Tribe WESTERN AMERICANA Hunting:
$119.99

Camp Red River Hunters' print by John Mix Stanley published by Sarony, Major & Knapp. Lith., 1855.

This is a genuine antique book Illustration from the “Exploration’s and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practical and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean” report. It was detached by the previous owner.

The print is deeply evocative, rich in history, and brimming with character. It will that turn a bare wall into a compelling narrative, add authenticity to your space, reflecting a journey through time.

This print was issued as part of The Pacific Railroad Surveys Reports of the 1850s, undertaken to gather information on the vast new territories that had been acquired in western North America, and determine possible routes for a transcontinental railroad.

The report, entitled “Exploration’s and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practical and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean” was rich in geographical, zoological, botanical, geological, and natural history observations and included topographical maps, pictures, lithographs, and technical data.

This print titled: “Camp Red River Hunters” shows a circle of 80 tepees in North Dakota. These were Sioux Hunters employed by the Hudson Bay Co. who had come to the area for bison hunting, as the herds were still vast on the prairies. There is also a white man’s tent and covered wagon seen in the foreground.

MEASUREMENTS: The page that the scene is printed on measures approximately: 11-1/2" x 8-1/4".

CONDITION: The print is in good condition, captivating to look at. It does, however, show expected signs of age: yellowing, heavy foxing, edge wear, and darkening around the edges. It will look amazing once framed. Please see pictures. THE PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION.