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

Creator Notes

Designed by Reigart and lithograph by Louis N. Rosenthal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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
Lithograph, "The Grave of Fulton, Trinity Churchyard-Broadway New York," circa 1856