Lithograph, "Skating Scene - Moonlight," 1868

Summary

Ice skating became popular in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Currier & Ives published this lithograph in 1868 of skaters on a frozen lake or pond at night, skating by moonlight.

Ice skating became popular in the United States in the second half of the 19th century. Currier & Ives published this lithograph in 1868 of skaters on a frozen lake or pond at night, skating by moonlight.

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1868

Collection Title

Print Collection 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

72.192.25

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Bequest of Emily Bridge Frank.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Hand coloring

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Length: 16.375 in  (Frame length)

Height: 12.5 in  (Frame height)

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