Fulton's Steamboat Pictorial

This antiqued parchment pictorial depicts the following historical items relating to the Fulton Steamboat:

• A drawing of Fulton's steamboat, accompanied by the signature of Robert Fulton. Fulton built the first successful steamboat in 1807, building on the work of his predecessors, including John Fitch.
• A drawing of Fitch's steamboat, from an 1786 issue of the Columbian Magazine.
• A copy of an excerpt from John Fitch's autobiography, discussing the lack of recognition at the time for his 1783 discovery.
• A typed version of the above excerpt.
• A copy of John Fitch's letter to the Editor of Columbian Magazine on December 8, 1786.

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printed on antiqued paper
that has the appearance
and texture of old parchment.

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Fulton's Steamboat Pictorial
Parchment Document
13.75" x 15.75"
Only $9.95

Category: Young Republic 1783-1815