Boston and New York Line via Newport and Fall River consisting of the steamers Metropolis, Bay State, and Empire State

Object summary

Title: Boston and New York Line via Newport and Fall River consisting of the steamers Metropolis, Bay State, and Empire State
Object ID: CC-D-0004
Date made: 1861
Place made: United States, New York
Lithographer and publisher: Endicott & Co.
Maker: Parsons
Draughtsman: Parsons, Charles
Object type: Lithograph
Major collection: Nautical
Named collection: Arthur H. Clark Collection
On view: No

Description

Lithograph portrait and sideview of the steamboat Metropolis. "Boston and New York Line via Newport and Fall River consisting of the steamers Metropolis, Bay State, and Empire State. The Metropolis has 94 State and Family Rooms including 13 Rooms with double Bedsteads and 400 berths in Cabin." Bottom corners of the lithograph provide a list of the builders, the tonnage for each steamer, and the accommodation size of Metropolis.