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The Meteor Steamer, Lake Tahoe Photograph

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The Meteor Steamer, Lake Tahoe Photograph
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The Meteor launched in the summer of 1876 but didn't have its first run until September. For 20 years, Caption Ernest Pomin watched over the vessel and its passengers as it cruised around the lake. The photographer is identified as Carlton Watkins of San Francisco. The matte measures 6.5" x 4.20 while the photograph measures 6.10" x 3.70" The focus is sharp and the contrast is medium. The matte has some wear including stains. The photograph also has some stains and some fading. [REF:Lake Tahoe: A Maritime History by Peter Goin]City: Lake TahoeCounty: El DoradoState: NVDate: c1880