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Maker:
Goff, Joseph L.  Search this
Farrell, E.D.  Search this
Physical Description:
ink (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
image: 20 in x 25 3/8 in; 50.8 cm x 64.4525 cm
Object Name:
lithograph
Object Type:
Lithograph
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1867
Description:
A color print of nine horses racing on a course, while ladies and gentleman observe, converse, place wagers, and picnic in the foreground. Behind the tents are a canopied refreshment stand and a roulette hall with wagons and buggies.
The Curragh Racecourse is Ireland’s most important Thoroughbred racetrack in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. The gaelic word from which the name is derived means “racecourse.” The first recorded race was in 1727, but it had been used prior as well. The first Irish Derby was held there in 1866 as it was and continues to be the premier track for the country.
Goff was the publisher for P.D. Farrell’s “Curragh Race Course…1867”. Goff was a Philadelphia publisher who is listed at 31 South 5th Street in 1867.
P.D. Farrell worked as a lithographer in New York City, located at 37 Spring Street in 1867. His works are noted as being “one of the crudest lithographs. I almost considered putting it in as an example of the type to be avoided” according to America on Stone.
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
Horses  Search this
Adornment  Search this
Uniforms, Military  Search this
Architecture, Commercial Buildings  Search this
Related Publication:
Peters, Harry T.. America on Stone
Credit Line:
Harry T. Peters "America on Stone" Lithography Collection
ID Number:
DL.60.2829
Catalog number:
60.2829
Accession number:
228146
See more items in:
Home and Community Life: Domestic Life
Art
Peters Prints
Domestic Furnishings
Horses
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b5-10da-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_325117