A Virginia Pilot-Boat with a Distant View of Cape Henry at the Entrance of the Chesapeak
Artist
Unknown
Publisher
Joyce Gold Naval Chronicle Office
CultureAmerican
Date1815
MediumEngraving
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/8 x 5 1/2 in. (23.2 x 14 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 x 12 in. (35.6 x 30.5 cm)
Overall, Mat: 14 x 12 in. (35.6 x 30.5 cm)
Inscribed"Drawn by G.T. 1795. Baily sculp. Published 29 April 1815 by Joyce Gold Naval Chronicle Office, 103 Shoe Lane, London"
Credit LineLoaned by Mr. Louis I. Jaffe
Object numberL8.45.2
Not on view
DescriptionA book illustration showing the MARY OF NORFOLK in foreground, two sailboats to the left (one a square-rigged) and one to the right similar to the pilot-boat beyond which is Cape Henry light. New mat made August 24, 1945. Good condition, although spotted on back, edges worn and yellowed and there are three holes at the bottom.
