Royal Gorge, Colorado, circa 1900
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From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These colorful prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These colorful prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1900
Subject Date
1885
Creators
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Creator Notes
Original photography by William Henry Jackson. Published by Detroit Photographic Co., Detroit, Michigan. Printed about 1900 based on a photograph made in 1885.
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Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
37.102.97
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Photolithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7.063 in
Width: 3.625 in
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