Lithograph, "Grand Canal Celebration; Rope Makers Arms," 1825
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Artifact Overview
The first half of the 19th century was the heyday of canals in the United States. These artificial waterways opened new territories to settlement and commerce. The Erie Canal in New York connected Albany with Buffalo -- and the Hudson River with Lake Erie. This lithograph celebrates the canal's completion in 1825.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Subject Date
1825
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Art by Dominico Canova, Lithograph by Anthony Imbert at Imbert's Lithographic Office, New York, New York.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.717
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.75 in
Width: 7.875 in
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