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| Genre | historical whaling engraving |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | Whaling Gear |
| Circa | 1878 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Whaling Gear Whaling Engraving Print, — Plate IIIc. 1878
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | historical whaling engraving |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | Whaling Gear |
| Circa | 1878 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
This archival print reproduces an 1878 plate of whaling gear from Alexander Starbuck's History of the American Whale Fishery. It retains the complete historical illustration and its original printed frame.
The engraving shows a dense arrangement of labeled whaling implements and containers. The black line work and original plate number give this piece the character of a nineteenth-century maritime illustration.
Printed to order with archival inks on heavyweight 325gsm museum-grade matte paper. Choose an unframed print or a ready-to-hang finish in Slimwood Silver, Slimwood Gold or Satin Black.
Screen settings can affect printed colors. Fine historic lettering is best appreciated close up.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
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