The new steam carriage, 1828

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Title:

The new steam carriage, 1828

Author:

Morton, G., artist.

Personal Author:

Morton, G., artist.

Publication Information:

London : Thos. McLean, 26 Haymarket, [1828]

Physical Description:

1 art print : hand-colored ; 38 x 51 cm

Summary:

Depicts the steam-carriage, invented and patented by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, carrying passengers between London and Bath, England, passing a country tavern and spectators along the road. The bottom margin also contains a detailed description of the vehicle's operation.

General Note:

Title, artist, engraver, publisher, location, and date from bottom margin of print.

Language:

English

Local Note:

With ivory mat in silvergilt wooden frame ; 58 x 69 cm. ; framed by Herdman's, Buffalo, N.Y.

Personal Subject:

Gurney, Goldsworthy, Sir, 1793-1875.

Subject Term:

Steam-carriages -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works.

Automobiles, Steam -- Great Britain -- 19th century -- Pictorial works.

Motor vehicles -- Great Britain -- 19th century -- Pictorial works.