Advertisement from Newspaper, "For Millbury -This Day," 1829
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The first half of the 19th century was the heyday of canals in the United States, providing easier access to territories for settlement and commerce. This newspaper advertisement, published September 9, 1829, for the canal boat Gov. Lincoln of the Massachusetts Canal, notified the public of the date and time for departure, along with freight and passage rates.
The first half of the 19th century was the heyday of canals in the United States, providing easier access to territories for settlement and commerce. This newspaper advertisement, published September 9, 1829, for the canal boat Gov. Lincoln of the Massachusetts Canal, notified the public of the date and time for departure, along with freight and passage rates.
Artifact
Advertisement
Date Made
1829
Subject Date
09 September 1829
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.195
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 2.25 in
Width: 2.5 in
Inscriptions
Description beneath: Newspaper advertisement of the canal boat "Gov. Lincoln" of the Massachusetts Canal. Giving freight rates and other details. Type and wood engraving. Date: September 9, 1829
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