Steam Modjeska
Toronto: c.1910. Notes: Print of the steamship Modjeska at the turn of the 20th century by William Thomson. Thomson (1857-1922) was a prominent Canadian artist, and was closely associated with members of the famous Group of Seven. During his career he worked for many notable Canadian establishments, such as Rolph, Smith and Company and the Globe. As well, William started and headed the Thomson Engraving Company, active from 1900 to 1913. As his reputation grew during his career, influential members of society took interest in his work, such as Sir Byron Edmund Walker and James Mavor. He has been described as "the dean of Canadian etchers" posthumously, and is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
The S.S. Modjeska, a former Lake Ontario excursion boat, intended as a day cruiser. The ship had been laid up since 1924, following a serious collision in Toronto Harbour. Repaired and outfitted for service, the Modjeska arrived at Owen Sound late in the season, but with time enough to operate a few excursions, as well as two round trips to Sault Ste Marie. Over the following winter, the ship was equipped with cabins and staterooms to accommodate up to 150 passengers. Renamed S.S. Manitoulin, she began her first full season June 6, 1927,
, Image Size : 121x176 (mm), 4.76x6.93 (Inches), Platemark Size : , Paper Size : , Coloring: Hand Colored, Medium: Wood Engraving, Categories: Transportation Ships;. Very Good. Item #P3898
Notes: Print of the steamship Modjeska at the turn of the 20th century by William Thomson. Thomson (1857-1922) was a prominent Canadian artist, and was closely associated with members of the famous Group of Seven. During his career he worked for many notable Canadian establishments, such as Rolph, Smith and Company and the Globe. As well, William started and headed the Thomson Engraving Company, active from 1900 to 1913. As his reputation grew during his career, influential members of society took interest in his work, such as Sir Byron Edmund Walker and James Mavor. He has been described as "the dean of Canadian etchers" posthumously, and is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
The S.S. Modjeska, a former Lake Ontario excursion boat, intended as a day cruiser. The ship had been laid up since 1924, following a serious collision in Toronto Harbour. Repaired and outfitted for service, the Modjeska arrived at Owen Sound late in the season, but with time enough to operate a few excursions, as well as two round trips to Sault Ste Marie. Over the following winter, the ship was equipped with cabins and staterooms to accommodate up to 150 passengers. Renamed S.S. Manitoulin, she began her first full season June 6, 1927,
, Image Size : 121x176 (mm), 4.76x6.93 (Inches), Platemark Size : , Paper Size : , Coloring: Hand Colored, Medium: Wood Engraving, Categories: Transportation Ships;.
Price: $150.00