Columbia, New York excursion steamship, built 1877 1877

"Columbia, New York Excursion Steamship, Built 1877" is a lithograph by the American printmakers Currier & Ives, created in 1877. The print depicts a grand paddle-wheel steamboat, the Columbia, navigating choppy waters. The ship is adorned with numerous flags, highlighting its grandeur and its role in the burgeoning leisure travel industry of the late 19th century. The print exemplifies the popular American genre of "Currier & Ives" lithographs, showcasing a romanticized depiction of industrial and maritime life, capturing a moment in time of American growth and national pride.