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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
This print may have been published by Herrman Julius Meyer
Collection Title
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
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