The Famous War Engine "General" of the Western & Atlantic R.R.

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The Famous War Engine General
Chromolithograph, The Famous War Engine General of the Western & Atlantic R.R.

Object Details

maker

unknown

Description (Brief)

Colored print of a railroad engine and tender, exhibited behind a brass railing. The engine is labeled "General" and the tender is labeled W & A. R.R.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Harry T. Peters "America on Stone" Lithography Collection

date made

n.d.

ID Number

DL.60.2892

catalog number

60.2892

accession number

228146

Object Name

chromolithograph

Object Type

Chromolithograph

Physical Description

ink (overall material)

paper (overall material)

Measurements

image: 12 in x 19 in; 30.48 cm x 48.26 cm

place made

World

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Home and Community Life: Domestic Life

Transportation

Art

Peters Prints

Domestic Furnishings

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Expositions and Fairs

Railroads

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-cc2d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_325177