John Fitch's Steamboats and Propeller, 1787-1796. Oliver Evans' Orukter Amphibolis, 1804. Robert Fulton's Steamoats and Machinery, 1789-1807
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Artifact Overview
This illustration shows a series of six early steam-powered boats designed by various American inventors. John Fitch operated the first steamboats in the United States, though he was unable to commercialize them. Oliver Evans's Oruktor Amphibolos was designed to travel on water and land. Robert Fulton developed the world's first commercially successful steamboat in 1807.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
1787-1807
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.1594
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.5 in
Width: 7.375 in
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