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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Engraving by William G. Jackman and published by D. Appleton and Company, New York City
Collection Title
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
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