Transporta Collection

OCEAN LINER QUEEN MARY. The Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary launched in 1934. Painting, 1934, by William McDowell

CLIPPER SHIP ADELAIDE. Hove to for a pilot. lithograph, 1856, by Nathaniel Currier
CLIPPER SHIP ADELAIDE. " Hove to" for a pilot. lithograph, 1856, by Nathaniel Currier

AL CAPONE (1899-1947). American (Italian born) gangster. Al Capones 1928 bulletproof and bombproof Cadillac photographed in 1933

CINCINNATI, OHIO, c1856. View of Cincinnati as seen from the south bank of the Ohio River. Lithograph, c1856

BINGHAM: FUR TRADERS, 1845. George Caleb Bingham: Fur Traders Descending the Missouri. Oil, c1845

ALASKA: HUNTING FLEET, 1896. The Unalaska S. O. Hunting Fleet. Seasonal seal hunting off the coast of Alaska
ALASKA: HUNTING FLEET, 1896. The Unalaska S.O. Hunting Fleet. Seasonal seal hunting off the coast of Alaska. Watercolor by Willie Peterson, 1896

CLIPPER SHIP, 1875. Three Brothers. Lithograph by Currier & Ives

NEW YORK HARBOR, c1882. From the Brooklyn Bridge Tower: lithograph by Currier & Ives

UPPER & LOWER BAY OF NY. Upper and Lower Bay of New York: undated lithograph by Currier & Ives

CYCLING COSTUMES, 1897. Costumes for women cyclists. Drawing from an American magazine of 1897

1927 SUNBEAM. 1, 000 h. p. first vehicle to exceed 200 mph
1927 SUNBEAM. 1, 000 h.p. first vehicle to exceed 200 mph

NAVAL SHIP: GREAT HARRY. The Great Harry (Henri GrÔÇÜce ÔÇÜ Dieu), English carrack
NAVAL SHIP: GREAT HARRY. The Great Harry (Henri Grce à Dieu), English carrack, built in 1514 and destroyed by fire in 1553. Lithograph, English, 19th century

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"Transporta: A Journey Through Time and Seas" Step aboard the majestic Ocean Liner Queen Mary, a symbol of elegance and luxury since her launch in 1934. The painting by William McDowell captures the grandeur of this Cunard White Star liner, transporting us to an era of opulence. In contrast, the Clipper Ship Adelaide takes us back to 1856 when it hove to for a pilot. Nathaniel Currier's lithograph depicts the grace and power of these magnificent vessels that ruled the seas during the age of sail. Even notorious gangster Al Capone had his own mode of transportation - a bulletproof and bombproof Cadillac from 1928. This photograph from 1933 showcases Capone's extravagant taste amidst his criminal empire. Traveling further into history, we encounter George Caleb Bingham's masterpiece "Fur Traders Descending the Missouri. " This oil painting from around 1845 immerses us in the world of fur trading along America's great rivers. Moving on to Cincinnati in 1856, we witness its bustling riverfront through a lithograph capturing its vibrant energy. The view from across Ohio River transports us back to an era where steamboats dominated waterways as vital transportation links. Venturing northward brings us face-to-face with Alaska's hunting fleet in 1896. Willie Peterson's watercolor vividly portrays seasonal seal hunting off Alaska's coast, showcasing how indigenous communities relied on maritime transport for survival. Returning to clipper ships, we marvel at "Three Brothers, " immortalized by Currier & Ives' lithograph in 1875. These swift vessels were instrumental in global trade during their time, connecting continents like never before. Currier & Ives also capture New York Harbor circa 1882 with their iconic Brooklyn Bridge Tower lithograph. It offers a glimpse into one of America's busiest ports as ships sailed beneath this engineering marvel.