"Western End of the Great Erie Canal, " 1828-1830
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This engraving depicts canal boats traveling on the western section of the Erie Canal about 1829. Completed in 1825, the canal opened the western regions of New York and states of the Old Northwest to greater settlement and commerce. The Erie Canal extends from the Hudson River to Lake Erie.
This engraving depicts canal boats traveling on the western section of the Erie Canal about 1829. Completed in 1825, the canal opened the western regions of New York and states of the Old Northwest to greater settlement and commerce. The Erie Canal extends from the Hudson River to Lake Erie.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
1828-1830
Creators
Creator Notes
Drawn with the Camera Lucida by Capt. B. Hall R.N.; engraved by W.H. Lizars.
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.194
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.25 in
Width: 9.75 in
Inscriptions
Printed under image, lower right side: Drawn with the Camera Lucida by Capt. B. Hall R.N. / Printed in center: WESTERN END OF THE GREAT ERIE CANAL / Printed lower right side under image: Engraved by W. H. Lizars / Typed paper adhered under image on second mount: View showing the western end of the Erie Canal. / From the original drawing made by Captain Hall of the English Navy during his / trip on the Canal. / Copperplate / Date: about 1828-1830
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