Currier & Ives Litho Print Bound To Hear Beecher Brooklyn Ferry Antique 1870s

Currier & Ives Litho Print Bound To Hear Beecher Brooklyn Ferry Antique 1870s  Features:  - A RARE FIND! - Nice antique original Currier & Ives lithograph print trade card - Image is a political cartoon from the 1870s depicting a man desperately trying to leap onto a departing ferry to Brooklyn, which was a common occurrence in the era of frequent ferry services across the East River. The text BOUND TO HEAR BEECHER refers to the famous and controversial preacher Henry Ward Beecher, who was a prominent figure in Brooklyn at the time. Before bridges like the Brooklyn Bridge (opened in 1883) made land travel easier, ferries were the primary mode of transport between New York (Manhattan) and Brooklyn. The scene captures the hustle and bustle and the reliance on ferry schedules for daily life and attending popular events or sermons. - Professionally matted and framed behind glass in a beautiful wood frame with gold gilt inner - Approximate dimensions as photographed - Ready to hang  Condition:  - Antique: This is an antique item that shows use and wear commensurate with age as photographed. See photos for detailed condition.