© McCord Museum
Engraving
D. McEwen & Son, Machine Engine and Boiler Works, Montreal
John Henry Walker (1831-1899)
1850-1885, 19th century
Ink on paper on supporting paper - Wood engraving
6.1 x 10.9 cm
Gift of Mr. David Ross McCord
M930.50.1.320
© McCord Museum
D. McEwen & Son, Machine Engine and Boiler Works, Montreal
John Henry Walker (1831-1899)
1850-1885, 19th century
Ink on paper on supporting paper - Wood engraving
6.1 x 10.9 cm
Gift of Mr. David Ross McCord
M930.50.1.320
© McCord Museum
Keys to History:
In Canada, the phenomenon of industrialization was born in Montreal around the 1840s.
During the second half of the 19th century, most companies were in the sector of heavy industry, which comprised iron and steel industries making, among other things, stoves, utensils, tools, pipes, rails and motors. It also included factories specializing in the production of material for the railroads.