1855 John Mix Stanley Council with White Man’s Horse Lithograph PRINT Pacific RR For Sale

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

1855 John Mix Stanley Council with White Man’s Horse Lithograph PRINT Pacific RR:
$119.99

Council with White Man's Horse print by John Mix Stanley published by Sarony, Major & Knapp. Lith., 1855.

This is a genuine antique book Illustration from the “Exploration’s and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practical and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean” report. It was detached by the previous owner.

The print is deeply evocative, rich in history, and brimming with character. It will that turn a bare wall into a compelling narrative, add authenticity to your space, reflecting a journey through time.

This print was issued as part of The Pacific Railroad Surveys Reports of the 1850s, undertaken to gather information on the vast new territories that had been acquired in western North America, and determine possible routes for a transcontinental railroad.

The report, entitled “Exploration’s and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practical and Economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean” was rich in geographical, zoological, botanical, geological, and natural history observations and included topographical maps, pictures, lithographs, and technical data.

This print depicts a meeting between Isaac Stevens (leader of northern-most survey along the 47th to 49th parallels) and White Man’s Horse (chief of a party of Blackfeet people).

Tents and wagons of the survey team can be seen in the background. White Man’s Horse is standing, surrounded by members of his group, while Isaac Stevens and the members of the railway survey team, stand across from them.

MEASUREMENTS: The page that the scene is printed on measures approximately: 11-1/2" x 8-1/4".

CONDITION: The print is in good condition, captivating to look at. It does, however, show expected signs of age: yellowing, foxing, edge wear, darkening around the edges, and minor bending on the upper left corner. It also has a thumb tack hole on bottom of the letter “T” of the title of the print. It will look amazing once framed. Please see pictures. THE PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION.