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
Collection Title
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.
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