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Steamer John Munn

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Date:

29 September 1847.

Reference:

R977-127-2-E, Volume number: 17

Type of material:

Art

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3994702

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James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, and family fonds

James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, and family - Private Life

Lady Mary Louisa Lambton Bruce

Art Album of Mary Louisa (Lambton) Bruce (1847-1852)

Steamer John Munn
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Date(s):

29 September 1847.

Place:

[Québec]:

Place of creation:

Québec (Province)

Extent:

1 drawing: pencil, watercolour and white highlights on wove paper; 8.8x12.3 cm (image); 27x36 cm (folio)

Language of material:

English

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A marine scene depicting the passenger steamship JOHN MUNN, a stern wheeler of shallow, flat bottom construction having a central paddle wheel enclosed by a paddle box located in the stern of the vessel. Abaft of the wheel are two funnels blowing steam exhaust. Foreward to the wheel is a multi-sided structure with openings and a conical roof with a ball finial. To the left of the structure, a white flag with a red border flies from the single mast, likely identifying the company owning the vessel, in this case, the People's Line of Steamers. A white ensign with a St. George's cross flies from the bow. Numerous figures are on the deck. At the right a landmass can be seen in the distance.

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Artist: Mary Louisa Lambton Bruce, Countess of Elgin and Kinkardine

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Physical description note:

Album of Mary Louisa (Lambton) Bruce, page [4] lower.

Signatures and inscriptions note:

Inscription: date and title provided on the artwork; unsigned. Pencil frame drawn with a straight edge.

Source:

Private
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[Consultation99 Closed pending processing]

Volume [R977] 17

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Credit: Library and Archives Canada, James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, and family fonds (R977).
Copyright: expired/périmé.

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