Engraving, "The Great Corliss Engine in Machinery Hall," 1876
THF126183 / Engraving, "The Great Corliss Engine in Machinery Hall," 1876
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
1876
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Engraved by Louis Dreka, engraver and stationer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
34.769.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 10.375 in
Inscriptions
caption:
The Great Corliss Engine, / in Machinery Hall.
below picture, right side:
Dreka, Philad
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