Trading Cards

2026/051

“Civil Engineering Legends” – a collection of 25 trading cards featuring eminent civil engineers

2022

Description

“Civil Engineering Legends” – a collection of 25 trading cards featuring eminent civil engineers from the past contained in a cardboard pack. It is one in a series of similar cards created and authored by Raymond Paul Giroux, a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. This set – the first in the series – features mainly British and American civil engineers. The first two are John Smeaton and Thomas Telford. The cards provide an image on the front and a brief résumé on the reverse.

The card sets are designed to share historical information about legendary engineers and inspire interest in the profession’s foundations.

Additional information

Acquisition Number

2026/051

Item Type

Short Description

Trading cards of civil engineering legends

Manufactured by

Date of Manufacture

2022

Sub-items

None

Supporting Items

None

Makers Number

None

Marks

None

Dimensions (mm)

Pack: 66 x 94 x 12

Donor

Date Donated

June 2026

Materials

Card

Condition

Good

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