Details
Creator Maurer, Louis, 1832-1932, artist.
Contributor Currier, Nathaniel, 1813-1888, printer.
Title Tacony and Mac. Hunting Park Course Phila. June 2nd 1853. [graphic] : Purse $1500 mile heats best 3 in 5 under the saddle. Wm. Woodruffs Ro G Tacony…….1.1.1 Jas. Ward…..B. G. Mac……2.2dr. Time 2.25 1/2_2:25 1/2.
Publisher New York: Lith. & pub. By N. Currier 152 Nassau St
Date c1853
Physical Description 1 print: lithograph, hand-colored; 56 x 74 cm.(22 x 29.25 in.)
Description Racing print showing the jockeyed horses on the race track at Nicetown Lane and Old York Road in North Philadelphia. The eight-year old strawberry roan Tacony takes the lead over Mac. The jockeys wear a red cap and vest (Tacony) and a green cap and jacket (Mac). A barn, exercise yard, and residential building are visible in the background. The Hunting Park Association which sponsored races for the encouragement of the breeding of fine horses was established in 1828.
Is referenced by Conningham 5943
Notes Names of the horses printed below the image.
Not in Wainwright.
Philadelphia on Stone
POS 741
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 07 H 817b
Subject Hunting Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Horse racing -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Genre Lithographs -- Hand-colored -- 1850-1860.
Location Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Bc 07 H 817b