Title Missing (Whale boat being capsized by a whale)

Description (Brief):

Color print of a whaling scene. A row boat with sail capsizes on the back of a huge whale. Its six occupant are attempting to grasp at the boat as they are thrown overboard. Their harpoons and hats are disappearing in the waves while gulls fly above.

Date Made: n.d.

Maker: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: World

Subject: BirdsWhalersSailing ShipsMaritime

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Credit Line: Harry T. Peters "America on Stone" Lithography Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.60.3247Catalog Number: 60.3247

Object Name: lithographObject Type: Lithograph

Measurements: image: 17 3/4 in x 28 1/2 in; 45.085 cm x 72.39 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-074f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_326098

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