Yacht America

Object summary

Title: Yacht America
Object ID: CC-E-0023
Date made: 1851
Place made: United States, New York
Printer: Lewis, G.W.
Lithographer and publisher: Brown and Severin
Object type: Lithograph
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

A side view of the yacht America, the first winner of the America's Cup international race. The dimensions of the vessel are listed below the image in addition to a printed note from George Steers, the designer, supporting the Brown & Severin depiction as accurate and beautiful.