Nathaniel Currier
American lithographer
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About Nathaniel Currier
Nathaniel Currier began his lithography training when he was a teenager. He worked with a number of organizations before creating his first company known as ‘Currier & Stodart’. After the collapse of the firm, he established another one in 1835, which would later be known as Currier & Ives, after James Ives came on board.
Later in 1835, the American lithographer issued a work titled “Ruins of the Merchant's Exchange N.Y. after the Destructive Conflagration of Decbr 16 & 17, 1835” which was featured in the New York Sun. His other popular print titled “Awful Conflagration of the Steam Boat 'Lexington' in Long Island Sound on Monday Eveg Jany 13th 1840, by Which Melancholy Occurrence Over 100 Persons Perished” was also featured in the same publication.
Family
His parents were Hannah and Nathaniel Currier. In 1840, he became the husband of Eliza West Farnsworth. They welcomed their only child the following year. After the death of his wife, Currier tied the knot with Lura Ormsbee in 1847.
Fun Facts
He had a good relationship with famous showman and politician P.T. Barnum.
He first apprenticed at John and William Pendleton’s lithography company.
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F.A.Q. about Nathaniel Currier
When is his birthday?
Nathaniel Currier's birthday is on March 27, 1813.
In how many days is his birthday?
Nathaniel's birthday is in 118 days
How old was Nathaniel when he died?
He was 75 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 20, 1888.
How old would he be today?
Nathaniel Currier would be 210 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Nathaniel from?
He was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S..