Steel Engraving, "Jefferson City, Missouri River," circa 1840

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Artifact Overview

This circa 1840 steel engraving depicts the growing town of Jefferson City, Missouri, on the Missouri River. Chosen as the state capital in 1821, this rendering of Jefferson City is dominated by the domed Capitol building sitting on a bluff, overlooking the river landing and a passing steamboat.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Subject Date

circa 1840

Creator Notes

This print may have been published by Herrman Julius Meyer

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.129.448

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: 11 in
Width: 14 in

Steel Engraving, "Jefferson City, Missouri River," circa 1840