"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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Engraved by H. Mutlow, published by George Kearsley II.
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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SetAmerica's Canal Era
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In the early 19th century, Americans looked to canals for transportation. Artificial waterways carried people and goods over long distances with minimal power, extending water-borne commerce from seaports to inland communities. But canals were expensive to build and maintain, and floods, droughts and freezing weather interfered with operations. Railroads offered a better alternative and brought an end to America's canal era.