Portrait of Robert Stephenson, Steel Engraving, circa 1855

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Artifact Overview

This circa 1855 engraving depicts Robert Stephenson, English civil engineer. Robert Stephenson was the son of George Stephenson, the famed railroad builder and engineer. Father and son worked together on many railroad innovations for which George was more well-known and more popularly credited.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

circa 1855

Creator Notes

Engraving by William G. Jackman and published by D. Appleton and Company, New York City

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.129.733

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Steel engraving (Printing process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 6.25 in

Inscriptions

Description beneath: Stephenson, Robert. Steel engraving by W.G. Jackman. Date: about 1855
Portrait of Robert Stephenson, Steel Engraving, circa 1855