"Florida, Sunset on the Ocklawaha," 1899
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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
1899
Subject Date
circa 1890
Creators
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Creator Notes
Photographed by William Henry Jackson circa 1890. Published 1899 by Detroit Photographic Co., Detroit, Michigan.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
37.102.75
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Photolithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7.938 in
Width: 20 in
Inscriptions
Text on lower front edge: 50110. Florida. Sunset on the Oklawaha / Copyright 1899 by Detroit Photographic Co.
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