Lithograph, "Grand Canal Celebration, Fire Department," November 4, 1825
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Artifact Overview
The Erie Canal connected the Hudson River and New York City with Lake Erie and the Upper Midwest. Its completion in 1825 was cause for grand celebrations up and down the canal's 363-mile length. This lithograph shows a fire department participating in a parade to commemorate the canal's opening.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1826
Subject Date
04 November 1825
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.681
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.688 in
Width: 7.938 in
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