"Crevasse Formation in Illecillewaet Glacier, Selkirk Mountains," British Columbia, Canada, circa 1902

Summary

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 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 prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

circa 1902

Creators

Detroit Photographic Co. 

Peabody, Henry G. (Henry Greenwood), 1855-1951 

Place of Creation

United States, Michigan, Detroit 

Creator Notes

Photographed by Henry G. Peabody; published by Detroit Photographic Co., Detroit, Michigan

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.DPC.014653

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process
Toning (Photography)

Color

Brown

Dimensions

Height: 7 in

Width: 9.25 in

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