Steamboat Racing on the Mississippi

We commissioned Charles Russell, Auburn, MA to cut this puzzle in 1974.  Interlocking, cut along color lines with 26 figure pieces.  Picture is Currier & Ives print from a Travelers Insurance Co. calendar.  Description of race is inserted in box. A fuller description:
THE GREAT RACE ON THE MISSISSIPPI FROM NEW ORLEANS TO St. LOUIS 1210 MILES
BETWEEN THE STEAMERS Robt. E. Lee. CAPT. J.W. CANNON AND NATCHEZ, CAPT. T.P. LEATHERS
WON BY THE R.E. LEE. TIME: 3 DAYS 18 HOURS 30 MINUTES.
Well cut.  No repairs needed.