Canada Ottawa Prince of Wales Riding on Timber Slide, Large 1860s Antique Print

Description: Rare original antique engraving print from an 1860s illustrated journal. This antique print depicts the Prince of Wales riding a timber raft down a timber slide in Ottawa. I believe it to be the 1.2 km chute bypassing the Chaudière Falls on the Ottawa River, which later became a tourist attraction. A timber slide is a device for moving timber past rapids and waterfalls. Their use in Canada was widespread in the 18th and 19th century timber trade. At this time, cut timber would be floated down rivers in large timber rafts from logging camps to ports such as Montreal and Saint John, New Brunswick. Rapids and waterfalls would, however, damage the wood and could potentially cause log jams. Thus at these locations timber slides were constructed. These were thin water filled chutes that would run parallel to the river. They would usually only be wide enough for a single log and one at a time the logs would be directed down it. The idea is attributed to Ruggles Wright who introduced the first one in 1829 not far from what is today down-town Hull, Quebec, Canada. Later, the slides could often be up to a kilometer in length. They were most commonly found on the Ottawa River system.The print is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 11 x 15 inches (28 x 38 cm). The picture fills most of it, measuring about 9 x 13 inches, with a caption below it. The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition. This print will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 29.97 USD

Location: Lake Villa, Illinois

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