Wood Engraving, "Basin at Easton - Pennsylvania," circa 1840

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Artifact Overview

English artist, illustrator, and engraver Sir John Gilbert produced this circa 1840 engraving of the Pennsylvania Canal at Easton, Pennsylvania. Based on artwork by William Breton, this engraving shows the basin near the canal more commonly known as the Delaware Canal, running south from the Lehigh River at Easton.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Subject Date

circa 1840

Creator Notes

Engraved by Sir John Gilbert, from artwork by William L. Breton

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.129.209

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in
Width: 5.5 in

Wood Engraving, "Basin at Easton - Pennsylvania," circa 1840