{"product_id":"1879-birds-eye-view-mystic-river-connecticut-print","title":"1879 Birds Eye View Mystic River Connecticut Print - Bailey Shipbuilding Clipper Ship Yard - Gilded Age - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1879 Mystic River Connecticut Harbor Map. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished in 1879 by O.H. Bailey and J.C. Hazen of Boston, this bird's-eye view presents the villages of Mystic River and Mystic Bridge along the tidal waterway flowing into Long Island Sound. An index identifies points of interest across the paired settlements straddling the border between Stonington and Groton.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe area had earned renown as one of New England's finest shipbuilding centers, its yards launching clippers, whalers, and naval craft throughout the mid-nineteenth century. The celebrated Andrew Jackson, built at the Irons and Grinnell yard in 1855, set a legendary speed record on the Cape Horn passage five years later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 1879, wooden construction was yielding to iron and steam, and the once-thriving operations were beginning to quiet. Local enterprise shifted toward textile manufacturing, machine shops, and the trade that kept smaller boats moving through the drawbridge at the heart of the community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis reproduction offers a window into a storied seafaring settlement during a pivotal moment of transition from sail to engine and from the open ocean to the factory floor. Considered among the finest Connecticut views of the era, it brings maritime heritage to any office, study, or living room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":67686940377277,"sku":"ENMAP0813_1824L","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":67686940410045,"sku":"ENMAP0813_2430L","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1g3mHU8fT3xHjPyLJCldplqNaeFtQ6qdq_w1000.jpg?v=1791436721","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1879-birds-eye-view-mystic-river-connecticut-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}