Bidspirit auction | Samuel Walters (british, 1811-1882)

Samuel Walters (british, 1811-1882) - Samuel Walters (british, 1811-1882) Oil On Canvas Of The Hms Challenger During The Sendoff Of The Challenger Expedition Of 1872-1876.the Expedition, Led By Captain George Nares Sailed From Portsmouth, England On 21 December 1872. Viewable Measures Approx. 29.75”l By 19.75”h.Provenance: From The Estate Of Doris B Keen, Sinking Spring, Pa. They Were Passed To Her From Her Parents Edna (garrett) Balkcom And Her Father Thomas W. Balkcom, (1906-2009). He Was The Son Of Dr. James W. Balkcom (1868-1949) And Mattie F. Truett. Dr. James W. Balkcom Was The Son Of Dr Madison Larkin ”lark” Balkcom (1844 -1915) & Emma Pauline Dick Balkcom (1850 - 1890).thomas Was Very Proud Of Being A Rotarian And A Member Of Torch Club, Reading, Pa.