John Mix Stanley (American, 1814-1872). Hand-colored lithograph titled "Minnehaha or Brown's Falls Near Fort Snelling" depicting two men fishing in the water just below a waterfall. Published in "Reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean," 1860. Lithographed by Sarony, Major & Knapp. Publishing and printing information as well as titled along the upper and lower margins.
Sight; height: 9 3/4 in x width: 6 1/2 in. Framed; height: 13 1/2 in x width: 10 1/2 in x depth: 1/2 in. There are no visible creases, tears, or losses. There are no signs of restoration under UV light. Not examined out of frame. Framed under glass. Light wear to the frame.