Detroit Photographic Co. Railroad Car on Overpass near Arlington, New Jersey, circa 1900
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This photograph shows two popular modes of transportation available around 1900. A person could travel long distances by train or take a short leisurely ride on a bicycle.
This photograph shows two popular modes of transportation available around 1900. A person could travel long distances by train or take a short leisurely ride on a bicycle.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1900
Creators
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Creator Notes
Photography attributed to William H. Jackson. Published by Detroit Photographic Co., Detroit, Michigan.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.DPC.011534
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
Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on verso: Detroit Photographic Co.'s Special Railroad Car on overpass- see sign on side Written on verso center bottom in pencil: LC ID: Near Arlington, N.J., ca. 1900 On side in pencil: Photographer, attributed to William H. Jackson
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