Clipping from Cabinet Magazine, "Mr. Gordon's New Steam Carriage," 1829
THF203886 / Clipping from Cabinet Magazine, "Mr. Gordon's New Steam Carriage," 1829 / detail01
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Artifact Overview
This clipping from The Cabinet magazine, dated April 1, 1829, is an entry about inventor David Gordon's 1824 patent for a steam carriage. Gordon's invention had the steam carriage imitate a horse, "walking" by means of "feet" on the ends of "legs" attached to the crankshaft.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Clipping (Information artifact)
Date Made
01 April 1829
Subject Date
1829
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.788
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
Description beneath: David Gordon's new patent steam Carriage. Wood engraving, with printed description. Printed in the "Cabinet" magazine, Vol. 1, no. 14, April 1, 1829. Date: 1829
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