Steel Engraving, Portrait of George Stephenson, "Father of Railways," circa 1855
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Artifact Overview
This circa 1855 engraving is a portrait of British engineer George Stephenson, known as the "Father of Railways." He built the first public rail line for steam locomotives, and set the world's standard gauge for rails, also called the "Stephenson gauge."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
circa 1855
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Artwork by William G. Jackman and lithograph by D. Appleton and Company, New York City
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.731
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: 9.75 in
Width: 6 in
Inscriptions
Description beneath: Stephenson, George. English engineer. Builder of the first successful English steam railway locomotive, the "Rocket", in 1829. Steel engraving by W.G. Jackman. Date: about 1855
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