Lithograph, "The Grave of Fulton, Trinity Churchyard-Broadway New York," circa 1856
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Artifact Overview
This lithograph illustrates the grave of American engineer and inventor Robert Fulton, located at Trinity Churchyard in New York City. Although Fulton did not invent the steamboat, as is commonly believed, he was instrumental in making steamboat travel a reality. He tested his boat, Clermont, on the Hudson River in 1807, steaming upriver to Albany from New York City.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
1856
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Reigart and lithograph by Louis N. Rosenthal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.728
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Tinting
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9.75 in
Width: 6.25 in
Inscriptions
Description beneath:
Fulton, Robert. Grave of Fulton in Trinity Churchyard, New York City.
Tinted lithograph.
Published in Reigart's "Life"/ Date: 1856
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