Lithograph, "Thomas Iron Works, Hockendauqua," circa 1860

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Artifact Overview

Organized in 1854, the Thomas Iron Works at Hockendauqua, Pennsylvania, were a major iron-making business in the Lehigh Valley until the early 20th century. The company's earliest blast furnaces are depicted in this circa 1860 lithograph.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Subject Date

circa 1860

Creator Notes

Lithography by L. Crepon and P.S. Duval & Son, from photography by P.H. Osborn, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.129.741

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 6 in
Width: 9 in

Inscriptions

Description beneath: General view of the Thomas Iron Works, at Hockendauqua, Pennsylvania. Lithograph by L. Crepon. Date: about 1860
Lithograph, "Thomas Iron Works, Hockendauqua," circa 1860