"Perspective Views of Part of a Canal and Locks," 1808
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The first half of the 19th century was the heyday of canal construction and usage in the United States. This circa 1808 copperplate engraving illustrates a series of nine drawings depicting the early construction and operation of canals and canal locks.
The first half of the 19th century was the heyday of canal construction and usage in the United States. This circa 1808 copperplate engraving illustrates a series of nine drawings depicting the early construction and operation of canals and canal locks.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
1808
Creators
Kearsley, George, fl. 1791-1813
Place of Creation
United Kingdom, England, London
Creator Notes
Engraved by H. Mutlow, published by George Kearsley II.
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Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.153
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Copper engraving (Printing process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.25 in
Width: 5.563 in
Inscriptions
Text on mat below engraving: A series of nine illustrations on one sheet depicting the early construction and operation of canals and canal locks./ Copperplate./ Date: 1808.
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