Broadside, "New Line of Iron Steam Propellers between Albany and Philadelphia," 1840-1850

THF203825 / Broadside, "New Line of Iron Steam Propellers between Albany and Philadelphia," 1840-1850 / detail
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Artifact Overview

This 1840s broadside advertises a new line of iron-sided, steam-propelled boats that travelled between Albany and Philadelphia via the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Hudson River. The time and length of trips, and the rates for shipment of merchandise are provided in detail.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Broadside (Notice)

Subject Date

1840-1850

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.129.225

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 9 in
Width: 7.75 in

Inscriptions

Description beneath: Advertisement of the iron, steam-propelled boats which plied between Albany and Philadelphia by way of the Hudson River and the Delaware and Raritan Canal. Service twice a week. Time of trip 48 hours. Small printed broadside, with picture of boat. Date: about 1840-1850.