Due to hazardous air quality, Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour will be closed today, July 16, to protect the health and safety of our guests and team members. All other public venues at The Henry Ford remain open.

Due to hazardous air quality, Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour will be closed today, July 16, to protect the health and safety of our guests and team members. All other public venues at The Henry Ford remain open.

Sylvic Gas Light, B. Franklin Coston, Patentee, Washington City, D.C. N.B., Gas Light Generator, 1845

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THF287321 / Sylvic Gas Light, B. Franklin Coston, Patentee, Washington City, D.C. N.B., Gas Light Generator, 1845
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1845

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Print Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

73.52.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 23.875 in
Width: 18.75 in

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