Aquatint, "Excavation of Olive Mount, 4 Miles from Liverpool," 1831
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Artifact Overview
The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, connecting its namesake cities in the United Kingdom, opened in 1830. It was the world's first inter-city railroad, and the first to operate exclusively with steam locomotives. The 31-mile, double-track line was built to a high standard. Engineering highlights included Wapping Tunnel under Liverpool and the 600-foot-long Sankey Viaduct across the Sankey Valley.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
February 1831
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.1897.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Aquatint (Printing process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11.625 in
Width: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
London, Published Feby. 1831 by R. Ackermann...
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