Manchester Locomotive Works, Manchester, New Hampshire, circa 1860

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Artifact Overview

The 4-4-0 American-type locomotive A.M. Ramsdell was photographed fresh from the shops of the Manchester Locomotive Works. Lavish decorations were typical on mid-1800s locomotives. Manufacturers and operators took pride in their engines as symbols of industry and progress. The Manchester Locomotive Works merged into the American Locomotive Company in 1901.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1860

Creators

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

27.43.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 18.75 in
Width: 14.875 in

Manchester Locomotive Works, Manchester, New Hampshire, circa 1860