Hill, J. W. (American, born Britain, 1812-1879). BOSTON HARBOR Engraving, 1857. Engraved by Charles Mottram (British, 1807-1876) after a painting by J. W. Hill. With the engraved title "BOSTON," in the margin, center, below the Seal of Boston, "Painted by J.W. Hill" at left, just below the image, and with the word "PROOF" below, "Engraved by C. Mottram, at right, just below the image, "Printed by McQueen" below that, and "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1857; by .B. F. Smith in the Clerk's office of the DIstrict Court of the District of Massachusetts" in the center, just below the image. 24 1/2 x 38 1/2 inches (image), 29 x 42 inches (sheet). The frame appears original, or very early, and has old glass. The print in very good condition, the frame with some wear.
