March 13, 2026
Tag: samuel ward stanton
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A Hudson River Steamer and an Artist Named Samuel Ward Stanton
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For nearly a century, New Yorkers had river steamer service second to none other. When the Washington Irving launched in 1913 it was a splendid steamer, but sadly it sailed without its artist. Read the whole story.
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November 7, 2023 7 Comments
The black and white sketches by Montana’s adopted son, Bob Hall are telling of his era and the history of the state. His images on postcards were popular with collectors early on and the raw artistic talent Bob had, earned him the opportunity to work on WPA assignments and eventually become an author and illustrator.