Two Trains on the Outskirts of the City, "Boston," circa 1840
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Artifact Overview
Two railroads are seen outside Boston, Massachusetts, in this circa 1840 view. The rail lines intersect by means of a diamond crossing, a special section of track that allows the rails of one line to "pass through" those of the other.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
circa 1840
Creator Notes
Created by J.W. Barber, printed by A. Willard.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
82.129.1173
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.188 in
Width: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
Verso: Museum of Science and Industry (Founded by Julius Rosenwald) Chicago, Illinois
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