Christopher Columbus whaleback Sprague painting, Howard Freeman Sprague

Sprague painting the s. S. Christopher columbus was a whaleback excursion liner designed by alexander mcdougall and built in 1892-1893 in superior, wisconsin by american steel barge company for service to ferry passengers to and from the world's columbian exposition, and later placed in general and excursion service to various ports around the great lakes. This image is a painting by great lakes marine artist howard sprague showing the steam ship as she appeared (in white livery) in 1893. Date: Unknown date, Possibly painted during the 1892 construction season, or in 1893 (image appears on 1893 tickets as well).