AMERICAN STEAMBOAT, c1870. Wooding up. Wood engraving, American, c1870
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AMERICAN STEAMBOAT, c1870. Wooding up. Wood engraving, American, c1870
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Media ID 7518867
1870s Dock Night River Boat Steam Steam Boat Unloading Wood
AMERICAN STEAMBOAT, c1870 - A Glimpse into the Nightly Ritual of Wooding Up
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print from Granger Art on Demand takes us back to the late 19th century, offering a fascinating glimpse into the bustling world of American steamboats. The wood engraving captures an iconic scene as workers laboriously unload and stack wooden logs onto a docked steamboat under the cover of night. The image showcases not only the intricate details of this maritime transportation marvel but also highlights the importance of wood as fuel for these majestic vessels. Known as "wooding up" this nightly ritual was crucial in ensuring that steamboats had enough fuel to power their engines during long journeys along rivers across America. What makes this particular depiction even more noteworthy is its inclusion of an African American worker amidst his colleagues. This subtle nod serves as a reminder that people from diverse backgrounds played integral roles in shaping America's transportation industry during this era. As we observe this historical moment frozen in time, it becomes apparent how much hard work and dedication went into keeping these river boats operational. The dimly lit surroundings add an air of mystery and intrigue, emphasizing both the challenging nature of nocturnal work and the steely determination required to keep America's waterways alive with commerce. With its impeccable detail and rich historical significance, this Granger Collection print transports viewers back to a bygone era when steamboats reigned supreme on America's rivers - truly capturing a slice of Americana at
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