Lithograph created by Currier and Ives depicts Cornelius Vanderbilt and James Fisk in a race for control of New York's rails. Throughout 1868 and 1869, the two men had fought for control of the Erie Railroad. (See also 'The Statue Unveiled,' no. 1869-1.) Here, Vanderbilt straddles his two railroads, the 'Hudson River R.R.' and the 'New York Central R.R.', admonishing his competitor, 'Now then Jim--No Jockeying You Know!' The dwarf like Fisk, sitting astride the 'Erie R.R.', replies, 'Let em rip Commodore!--But Don't Stop to Water or You'll be Beat.' Dated 1870
SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Lithograph created by Currier and Ives depicts Cornelius Vanderbilt and James Fisk in a race for control of New York's rails. Throughout 1868 and 1869, the two men had fought for control of the Erie Railroad. (See also 'The Statue Unveiled,' no. 1869-1.) Here, Vanderbilt straddles his two railroads, the 'Hudson River R.R.' and the 'New York Central R.R.', admonishing his competitor, 'Now then Jim--No Jockeying You Know!' The dwarf like Fisk, sitting astride the 'Erie R.R.', replies, 'Let em rip Commodore!--But Don't Stop to Water or You'll be Beat.' Dated 1870 by World Hirsory Archive/Image Asset Management/World History Archive is available for licensing today.
Looking for a license?
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
DETAILS
Image Number: 1746-19689573Rights ManagedCredit Line:World Hirsory Archive/Image Asset Management/World History Archive/SuperStockCollection:Image Asset Management Contributor:World Hirsory Archive Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:5363×3910
