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Inramningstjänst (Kräver separat köp av ram) som tavelram från Historly – ramdetalj

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The Champions of the Mississippi as a vintage illustration and poster from Historly – full image without white border
Close-up of 230 g museum-quality paper – the paper on which The Champions of the Mississippi is printed
The Champions of the Mississippi as a vintage illustration and poster from Historly – with white border and without title
The Champions of the Mississippi as a vintage illustration and poster from Historly – full image without white border
Close-up of 230 g museum-quality paper – the paper on which The Champions of the Mississippi is printed
The Champions of the Mississippi as a vintage illustration and poster from Historly – with white border and without title

The Champions of the Mississippi

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From the archive
From the archive
The Prize Between the Smokestacks
“Buckhorns” was not merely a clever name for the race. The winning steamboat earned the right to carry the prize—a pair of deer antlers—mounted between its smokestacks for one year. The 1866 image therefore captures a competition in which the honour could literally be put on the boat.
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The story behind the motif

The Mississippi River, one of the world's great rivers, fascinated Americans during the 19th century. Currier & Ives issued more than thirty prints of activity on the river, with steamboat races ranking among the most popular images.

In this 1866 print, we see a dramatic moonlit Mississippi River scene, where four steamboats travel with flames and smoke from their chimneys. On the right of the picture, the "Queen of the West" and the "Morningstar" lead the race, while two steamers sail behind. On the beach to the left there is a bonfire and a small crowd of men cheering and waving to the boat passengers.

Nathaniel Currier established a successful New York-based lithography business in 1835, producing thousands of hand-colored prints in various sizes. Together they create a vivid panorama of mid to late 19th century American life.

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Frame not included with posters and must be purchased separately - either via the popup that opens when you add to cart or via our frames collection page.

Our posters are printed on matte, museum-quality paper weighing 230 gsm, with a subtle texture that gives the motif remarkable depth and vibrant color reproduction. Thanks to the paper’s exceptional quality, you can expect durability of up to 60 years if you avoid strong sunlight or other strain.

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Inramningstjänst (Kräver separat köp av ram) som tavelram från Historly – ramdetalj

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Our posters are printed on 230 gsm matte museum-quality paper. The paper has a soft surface with a subtle texture and a warm tone that gives the motifs remarkable depth and rich color reproduction.