William Hare (American, fl. 1849-1852)

The schooner Pearl off a lighthouse

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William Hare (American, fl. 1849-1852)
The schooner Pearl off a lighthouse
signed and inscribed 'Hare/Pearl of Beverly William H. Brown master', lower right and lower center
oil on canvas
22 x 27¼ in. (55.9 x 69.2 cm.)

Lot Essay

The schooner Pearl was built in Beverly, Massachusetts in 1844 for William Henry Brown of Yarmouth, Massachusetts. She was 240 tons. William Henry Brown Jr. took command in August 1865 at the age of 22 years.

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