"Pulpit Rock on Presque Isle," Lake Superior near Marquette, Michigan, 1898
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1898
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
37.102.91
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Photolithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 9 in
Inscriptions
On lower front edge:
53437 PULPIT ROCK, PRESQUE ISLE, LAKE SUPERIOR / Copyright 1898 by Detroit Photographic Co.
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