The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives
From the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, Goshen, N.Y. Through-October 17, 2010
More than 30 rare, original Currier & Ives lithographs celebrating harness racing's history and heroes.
American printmakers Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives depicted great trotting horses, bucolic mid-19th century scenes, and comedic adventures to convey a picturesque view of Americana prior to photography. The iconic duo produced beautiful prints from paintings by celebrated artists of the day that were hand colored. The "colored engravings for the people" were among the most popular wall hangings of the day.
The exhibition features a hands-on tack trunk where visitors can examine racing equipment and equine care tools and learn the historical significance of drivers’ colors (uniforms). Activity sheets are available for children.
A complementary display from our Ben White Raceway collection reflects the rich history of Central Florida’s horseracing industry. Ben White Raceway, named after the patriarch of harness racing, Benjamin Franklin White, served as a top winter training center for harness-racing horses and, at its peak, was referred to as the colt capital of harness racing.
From the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, Goshen, N.Y. Through-October 17, 2010
More than 30 rare, original Currier & Ives lithographs celebrating harness racing's history and heroes.American printmakers Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives depicted great trotting horses, bucolic mid-19th century scenes, and comedic adventures to convey a picturesque view of Americana prior to photography. The iconic duo produced beautiful prints from paintings by celebrated artists of the day that were hand colored. The "colored engravings for the people" were among the most popular wall hangings of the day.
The exhibition features a hands-on tack trunk where visitors can examine racing equipment and equine care tools and learn the historical significance of drivers’ colors (uniforms). Activity sheets are available for children.
A complementary display from our Ben White Raceway collection reflects the rich history of Central Florida’s horseracing industry. Ben White Raceway, named after the patriarch of harness racing, Benjamin Franklin White, served as a top winter training center for harness-racing horses and, at its peak, was referred to as the colt capital of harness racing.