View of Harpers Ferry, Va., circa 1860
THF291466 / View of Harpers Ferry, Va., circa 1860
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Artifact Overview
Harpers Ferry, Virginia, nestled between the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, was an important manufacturing and milling center in the 19th century, and a key transportation hub served by the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The community became a part of West Virginia in 1863 when that new state joined the Union during the Civil War.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1860
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.192.29
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Bequest of Emily Bridge Frank.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Colored ink
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 23.875 in
Width: 21.875 in
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