View on Hudson River. From Ruggles House, Newburgh., circa 1860
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Artifact Overview
Robert Fulton operated the world's first commercially successful steamboat, Clermont, on the Hudson River in 1807. The Hudson was broad, deep and straight for many of the 150 miles between New York City and Albany. By the 1860s, steam-powered boats could cover that distance in about nine hours. Spacious, well-equipped steamboats offered a uniquely pleasant way to travel.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1860
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Sarah Jordan Boarding House
Object ID
72.192.101
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Bequest of Emily Bridge Frank.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11.938 in
Width: 16.125 in
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