Cartoon, Passengers Crowded in a "Broadway Stage" Omnibus, 1846
THF203910 / Cartoon, Passengers Crowded in a "Broadway Stage" Omnibus, 1846 / detail
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Artifact Overview
The first horse-drawn omnibuses on American streets appeared in the late 1820s. These large, enclosed vehicles provided regular, fare-based transportation on fixed routes through cities. The modern motor bus serves the same purpose in American cities today. "Omnibus" is a Latin word meaning "for all."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cartoon (Humorous image)
Subject Date
1846
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.798
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Width: 3.5 in
Inscriptions
Description beneath: Cartoon depicting the interior of a Broadway Stage. Such vehicles of New York City were lighted at night by a candle in a lantern, as shown. Wood engraving. Date: 1846
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