Hudson River Day Line "Washington Irving" Steamboat Print

Up for sale is a rare, authentic period-correct antique photogravure depicting the iconic flagship "Washington Irving" of the famous Hudson River Day Line. This impressive piece was produced by the renowned Van Dyck Gravure Co. of Brooklyn, New York, active during the golden age of American maritime travel. The print features the legendary sidewheel steamboat navigating the scenic Hudson River Valley. Launched in 1912 as one of the largest and most luxurious passenger day boats of its era, the Washington Irving met a tragic end when it sank following a collision in 1926. This print was manufactured within that precise 14-year window, making it a genuine piece of early 20th-century industrial Americana. Condition Details: Print: Features the crisp, stamped publisher text "VAN DYCK GRAVURE CO." visible in the lower corner. The print displays honest age-appropriate toning. Frame: Housed in its original, untouched early-century wood frame under glass. The frame exhibits excellent historical character with prominent "alligatoring," minor paint loss, and a heavily distressed patina. Note to collectors: This piece is being sold in its exact "as-found," uncleaned condition to preserve its historic integrity and original assembly. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the condition.