Sketch of a Clipper Ship
Image
Title
Sketch of a Clipper Ship
Identifier
8447
Source
Donated by: Shirley Robinson (Mrs. Wesley L.) Bliss, 1982
Description
Sketch of a clipper ship Richard Robinson built in 1854 by W. Stetson & Co. The sketch shows a black and white drawing of a three-masted ship on the waves. A banner reading: R. Robinson is flying from the middle mast of the ship. A smaller ship is in the background.
Museum records indicate that it was captained by Richard Robinson who, in 1873 moved to Ventura, CA and purchased land in the Santa Ana and Upper Ojai areas.
Museum records indicate that it was captained by Richard Robinson who, in 1873 moved to Ventura, CA and purchased land in the Santa Ana and Upper Ojai areas.
Creator
Unknown
Date
No date
Format
12.5 x 18 cm
Black and White Illustration
Black and white photograph
Subject
Robinson, Richard, 1817-1896
Clipper ships
Coverage
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)
Publisher
Museum of Ventura County
Rights
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Type
Image
Language
English
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Sketch of a Clipper Ship,” Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County, accessed April 20, 2024, http://photographs.venturamuseum.org/items/show/4364.