"Travelling on the Erie Canal," circa 1843
THF203761 / "Travelling on the Erie Canal," circa 1843 / detail
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Artifact Overview
The first half of the 19th century was the heyday of canal construction in the United States, opening up new territories to settlement and commerce. The Erie Canal, connecting Albany to Buffalo, began in 1817 and was completed in 1825. This 1843 wood engraving, showing a packet boat traveling the canal, is a copy of an earlier illustration.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1840-1845
Subject Date
1826
Creators
Creator Notes
Lithography by Risso & Browne
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
82.129.201
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Mat board
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Lithography
Matting (Supporting)
Dimensions
Height: 4.25 in
Width: 5 in
Inscriptions
Typewritten below image:
View entitled "Travelling on the Erie Canal". Copied from the preceding (82.129.200) prin(t).
Wood engraving. Date: about 1840-1845
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