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

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

Collection Title

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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