Cartoon, "Cause and Effect," circa 1845
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The first horse-drawn omnibuses on American streets appeared in the late 1820s. These large, enclosed vehicles provided regular, fare-based transportation on fixed routes through cities. The modern motor bus serves the same purpose in American cities today. "Omnibus" is a Latin word meaning "for all."
The first horse-drawn omnibuses on American streets appeared in the late 1820s. These large, enclosed vehicles provided regular, fare-based transportation on fixed routes through cities. The modern motor bus serves the same purpose in American cities today. "Omnibus" is a Latin word meaning "for all."
Artifact
Cartoon (Humorous image)
Subject Date
circa 1845
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.800
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.875 in
Width: 3.938 in
Inscriptions
Description beneath: Two cartoons (on one sheet) illustrating the method by which a passenger caused the driver to halt his omnibus./ Wood engraving. Published by the periodical "Lantern" of New York City./ Date: about 1845.
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