Black and white lithograph print circa 1868 depicting the spread of settlers westward across the USA in the 19th century.
Black and white lithograph print circa 1868 entitled "Across the Continent - Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way". It depicts the spread of settlers across the American continent and features a settlement in the foreground with a church, school and railroad train. In the distance can be seen a wagon train heading further west and herds of buffalo crossing the plains. Two Native American Indians on horses can be seen watching the white settlers. Print by Currier & Ives, artist Fanny Palmer (1812 - 1876).
Size: 5302px × 3458px
Photo credit: © Archive Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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