Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad Freight Receipt, 1839
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Artifact Overview
Cushing & Brothers received this receipt, dated May 22, 1839, for "one bundle" to be transported on the Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad, which was part of the "Citizens' Union Line of Transportation" between Baltimore, Maryland, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Receipt (Financial record)
Date Made
22 May 1839
Subject Date
22 May 1839
Creators
Creator Notes
Printed by Lucas & Deaver
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.1264
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.813 in
Width: 15 in
Inscriptions
Description beneath: A Newcastle and Frenchtown Railroad freight receipt. This road was part of the "Citizens Union Line of Transportation" between Baltimore and Philadelphia./ Wood engraving and type./ Date: May 22, 1839./ The printer, Lucas & Deaver, was located at No. 19 S. Calvert St., Baltimore, Maryland.
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