Engraving, Stagecoach, 1825-1830
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Artifact Overview
Before railroads, long-distance travelers often rode in public coaches. They would jostle along rough country roads with mail, freight, and other passengers "in stages," stopping every few hours to change horses. This image depicting a loaded stagecoach in transit was drawn and engraved by Philadelphia artist Alexander Robb.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
1825-1830
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.1529
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 7.75 in
Inscriptions
Description beneath: A stage coach of about 1825-30. Drawn and engraved by Alexander Robb, the engraver of Philadelphia. Proof copy. Unique.From Robb's own collection of proud examples of his work.
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