Boxcar

Maker and role
Jackson and Sharp Company (estab. 1869, closed 1901), Manufacturer
Production date
Late 19th Century
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Object detail

Media/Materials
Wood, metal, paint
Measurements
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
Object number
70.34.1
Currently on display?
Yes

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