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Lithograph, "View of the Junction of the Northern and Western Canals," 1825

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Artifact Overview

The construction of Erie Canal, connecting the Hudson River to Lake Erie, began in 1817 and completed in 1825, opened the Midwest of the United States to settlement and commerce. Passengers assembled on the roof of a packet boat on the Erie Canal to watch the process of pulling the boat through a lock, while experienced travelers remained below.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Subject Date

1825

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made in New York, lithography by Anthony Imbert, artwork by Charles Rhind, and engraving by Felix Duponchel.

Collection Title

Seymour Dunbar Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.129.183

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Mat board
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Matting (Supporting)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 9.75 in

Inscriptions

VIEW OF THE JUNCTION OF THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN CANALS
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Lithograph, "View of the Junction of the Northern and Western Canals," 1825