"Perspective Views of Part of a Canal and Locks," 1808

THF205315 / "Perspective Views of Part of a Canal and Locks," 1808
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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Subject Date

1808

Creator Notes

Engraved by H. Mutlow, published by George Kearsley II.

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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