Drawing, Locomotive Engine Built for Lake Superior Mining Co., 1868
01
Artifact Overview
Born in Mystic, Connecticut, in 1808, William Mason designed and built machines for New England's thriving textile industry before joining the locomotive business in 1852. His Mason Machine Works factory in Taunton, Massachusetts, turned out quality locomotives in a variety of gauges for both mainline and industrial railroads. The company ended locomotive production after Mason's death in 1883.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Technical drawing
Date Made
21 October 1868
Subject Date
21 October 1868
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.84.0.8.96
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of American Textile History Museum.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 26.25 in
Width: 46.75 in
Keywords |
|---|