Protected steel cruiser Philadelphia, United States Navy 1893

This chromolithograph, created by the renowned printmaking firm Currier and Ives in 1893, depicts the protected steel cruiser "Philadelphia" of the United States Navy. The "Philadelphia" was commissioned in 1894 and served in the Spanish-American War. The print showcases the ship’s powerful presence, with its intricate rigging and billowing smoke from its smokestacks. The bright, colorful style typical of Currier and Ives, brings a sense of national pride and technological advancement to the scene. This print, a piece of American naval history, captures the era's fascination with industrial progress and maritime strength.