Antique Railroad

Published as Geology Plate V in the Pacific Railroad Exploration Survey reports of 1856, the image captures the vastness and quiet beauty of this iconic region during the mid-19th ce...

Published as General Report – Plate XXXVIII in the Pacific Railroad Exploration Survey reports of 1856, this work embodies the harmony of nature and early industrial enterprise.

As part of the Pacific Railroad Survey, this lithograph documents both the physical geography of the region and the spirit of exploration that defined the era.

Original vintage sport travel poster - Stay Young Playing Golf In Germany - featuring artwork by Eugen Osswald (1879-1960) depicting a boy in lederhosen trousers shouting enthusiasti...

Hoffman was among several regional companies providing locking mail and equipment bags to postal systems, military branches, and railroads. Unlike fixed-lock systems, this bag was de...

It depicts the states of Delaware and Maryland with counties shaded in pastel pink and green, showing towns, cities, roads, railroads, and rivers in detail. The map features three a...

The map would provide a detailed view of these aspects, showing the settlements, the railroads, the terrain, and natural resources that were critical to the development of the Pacifi...

A squab–or bench cushion–upholstered in soft green and ivory foliate pattern rests on railroaded wood stretchers for support. The seat filling is densely packed with natural fibers o...

Serge Vassilievitch Chekhonin, born in 1878 to a railroad machinist, began working at a young age to support himself.

The map meticulously illustrates the region of Canada, focusing on British North America (modern-day Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritime Provinces), showcasing counties, towns, railroa...

The map intricately illustrates the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, showcasing counties, towns, railroads, and geographical features of the period.

A legend in the lower left corner explains the cartographic symbols for railroads, post routes, and boundaries, and the clarity of the engraving allows for easy interpretation of tra...

They were found extremely useful on railroads, as tea was served in moving carriages that were shaking.

The case is gold filled and contains the 16S Railroad Special movement. The watch is in very good period condtion showing minor wear to the crown and exterior of the case as presented.

Tamagno moved to Paris sometime in the 1880’s and became the house artist of the Printer Camis, where he started off creating theatrical playbills and moved up to creating posters fo...

The cartographic detail is impressive, showcasing not only state boundaries but also county divisions, major railroads, rivers, and mountain ranges, all in beautifully engraved lines...

The early 20th century marked a significant era in luxury travel, characterized by the rise of opulent railroad journeys and transatlantic voyages making this case a captivating piec...

Covers the region in considerable detail, documenting roads, railroads, canals, counties and topographical features.

This map is especially notable for its focus on practical travel information: it marks principal automobile roads, streetcar lines (in dotted red), railroads, forest reserves, towns,...

Notably, the previously vast Bexar and Young territories have been broken up into numerous new counties, reflecting a political and demographic reorganization that dates the map clos...

In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even though it was not approved for use for 50 years.

., the spoiled son of a railroad tycoon, after he is saved from drowning by a Portuguese fisherman off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.

Charles Sumner Gleed (1856–1920) was a Kansas businessman involved in a number of ventures, including railroads, newspapers, law, mining, banking, and communications.

Very good detail of the railroad system. Vignette of the port of New York featuring the newly erected Statue of Liberty.

The early 20th century marked a significant era in luxury travel, characterized by opulent railroad journeys and transatlantic voyages, making this trunk a captivating piece of desig...

Beautiful colored plan showing buildings (with key), Fort William, race ground, canals, railroads, etc. This plan originates from Letts's Popular Atlas.

In 1910, Elgin introduced the first wristwatch that met the criteria for the railroads, even though it was not approved for use for 50 years.

The map features detailed county divisions, railroads, and major cities, providing a clear picture of the state's infrastructure during the late 19th century.

Major cities, towns, forts, and settlements are labelled, along with extensive river systems, mountain ranges, and railroad lines. Notable features include: * The territorial bound...

In 1908 on assignment with the Illustrated News, he made an extensive trip back to California and through Canada, where he was a special guest of personnel representing the Canadian ...

Since their factory was located near 3 different railroads they advertised heavily around the communities involved.

A commission from the Sante Fe Railroad Company to paint scenes in their ticket offices brought her to California.

It features major cities, towns, and transportation routes, including railroads, which played a critical role in the economic development of the state.

This map is interesting because it not only represents the state's counties and infrastructure, such as railroads and roads, but also offers detailed views of several major urban are...

In 1910 Williams made his first of two trips to the Grand Canyon as a guest of the Santa Fe Railroad, with the painters Thomas Moran, Elliott Daingerfield, Douglas Parshall and Edwar...

He lived in box cars with railroad builders on the stretch of line between Yuma and Calexico and traveling by wagon or horseback; he accompanied surveyors on many trips into the dese...

The figure of a surveyor with his horse in the foreground provides a sense of scale and illustrates the adventurous spirit of the U.S. Pacific Railroad Surveys. These explorations ai...

Numerous towns, villages, rivers, and mountain ranges are finely engraved, while railroads, wagon routes, and telegraph lines are carefully indicated.

He also traveled extensively, going to Florida, Canada, and Europe, and accompanying the railroad magnate E. H. Harriman on his scientific expedition to Alaska in 1899.

He soon thereafter began sculptures for the massive house being built by architects Carrère and Hastings for the railroad magnate E.H. Harriman, called Arden; he did a fireplace surr...

Brown also produced two widely distributed illustrations of Crawford Notch for the Maine Central Railroad in 1890. Harrison Bird Brown exhibited at the National Academy of Design i...

By 1928, Switzerland had become a popular tourist destination, and mountain railroads were essential for exploring the Alpine regions.

Each of these locations specializes in either the production of iron and steel products for various industries, including railroads and the French navy. This stunning urn is a trophy...

The map provides an intricate depiction of counties, cities, railroads, rivers, and topographical features, with each state highlighted in distinct hand-colored shades to help differ...

The print is part of the renowned U.S. Pacific Railroad Surveys, which documented the landscapes, flora, and fauna of uncharted territories.

This lithograph forms part of an important historical documentation of the American West during the Pacific Railroad Surveys, offering insight into the terrain and the lives of the i...

This detailed map shows county divisions, rivers, roads, and railroads, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the strategic movements of both Confederate and Union force...

In the book, Twain comments on the spread of railroads throughout the South and West to compete with steamboats, as well as the lifestyles of the people who rely on the river for eve...

He married and became a telegrapher with the railroad for awhile and got to know men in the steel business.

In 1936 and 1937, he was commissioned by the Union Pacific Railroad to design the interior of two club cars, The Frontier Shack and Little Nuggett.

Lloyd created this map as both a topographical railroad map and a prophetic look into the future, an idealized hope for what America will look like in the year 1900.

His posters for France's national railroads, Chemins de Fer, the National Lottery and the tobacco company, Regie des tabacs are some of the most celebrated.

The early 20th century marked a significant era in luxury travel, characterized by the rise of opulent railroad journeys and transatlantic voyages making this case a captivating piec...

This antique sterling silver carriage centrepiece sits to a bespoke oak wood presentation plinth, ornamented with a wooden railway track, realistically modelled with rails, fasteners...

Published as General Report – Plate LVII in the Pacific Railroad Exploration Survey reports of 1856, the image illustrates the vast open plains leading toward the rolling foothills a...

Published as General Report – Plate VI in the Pacific Railroad Exploration Survey reports of 1856, this work is a blend of artistic elegance and documentary precision.

He was raised both in New England and in Russia where his father, an engineer, was commissioned by the Czar to build the Moscow-St. Petersburg railroad. In 1847, Whistler went to Lon...

The map details the geographical features such as the river systems, including the Ebro and its tributaries, mountain ranges, and the infrastructure present at the time, like railroa...

He also traveled extensively, going to Florida, Canada, and Europe, and accompanying the railroad magnate E. H. Harriman on his scientific expedition to Alaska in 1899.

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The South Bend Watch Company produced high grade watches for the railroad and were renowned for their high quality, accuracy and dependability.