Boxcar
Object Detail
Maker and Role
Jackson and Sharp Company (estab. 1869, closed 1901), Manufacturer
Date
Late 19th Century
Object Type
Media
Wood, metal, paint
Dimensions
115 x 334 x 73" (292.1 x 848.4 x 185.4cm)
Description
Used to transport explosives at DuPont's Carney's Point Works near Penns Grove, New Jersey, this boxcar was in use for more than fifty years. It is the sole surviving example of a custom-built boxcar built by the Jackson and Sharp Company.
Collection
DuPont Company
Object No
70.34.1
Currently on Display
Yes
Maker Details