There are two paintings ofthe Peter Crary by Jam es Bard, each discovered in different parts ofthe Hudson Valley . While there is no evidence that they once hung together, they clearly seem to tell the story of a becalmed sloop , the Turkey Glen. In this painting the Peter Crary sees the sloop's plight and throws a line. Th e second painting shows the Peter Crary towing the sloop to saf ery. Th e painrings may have been done for the proud owner of the Peter Crary, since rhe Turkey Glen is given such a subservient role. "Pete r Cra ry" by James Bard, 1858, oil, 30 x 50 in ches. Courtesy, The Mariners ' Museum.
One reason to ride the Harlem would have been 10 reach Harlem Lane, the "Speedway." Now St . Nicholas A venue in Manhallan , it ran to I 681h S1ree1 and was dolled with inns and saloons from which you could wa/ch /rollers and fas! horses ga lloping by. "Harlem ," by Jam es Bard, 1877, oil, 30 3/iox 50 1/ ; inches. Courlesy, The Mariners' Museum.
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