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Early San Francisco View by Henry Firks Printed by W.H. Jones in 1849

About the Item

A tinted lithographic view of San Francisco, made during the gold rush, showing a panoramic view of the bay's waterfront from the south along Montgomery Street to Telegraph Hill. The lithograph depicts abandoned ships in the bay left by the onslaught of new arrivals to San Francisco looking for gold. Various residences and businesses are specifically named. Drawn by Henry Firks and prited by W.H. Jones, Esq. Third State. Image size in arched rectangle: H. 12.5" W. 32" Framed Dimensions: H.26" W. 41" Provenance: W. Graham Arader. Archivally framed and glazed.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1849
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Minor old paper repairs. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Minor paper loss and old repaired tears; some fading.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C1024-31stDibs: LU855244315842

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