"Florida, Sunset on the Ocklawaha," 1899

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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

1899

Subject Date

circa 1890

Creator Notes

Photographed by William Henry Jackson circa 1890. Published 1899 by Detroit Photographic Co., Detroit, Michigan.

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.
"Florida, Sunset on the Ocklawaha," 1899