Wood Engraving, American Coach, circa 1827
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Artifact Overview
Before railroads, long-distance travelers often rode in public coaches. They would jostle along rough country roads with mail, freight, and other passengers "in stages," stopping every few hours to change horses. This image depicting a loaded stagecoach in transit was drawn and engraved by Philadelphia artist Alexander Robb.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1825-1830
Subject Date
1825-1830
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.1526
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 1.75 in
Width: 4 in
Inscriptions
Description beneath: American coach of the flat-arc roof type, drawn by four horses. Wood-engraving. Drawn and engraved by Alexander Robb of Philadelphia. Unique proof copy from Robb's own collection of his work. Date: about 1825-1830.
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