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Photochrom Print, "The Locks, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan," 1905

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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 across North America. This colorful image shows the locks at Sault Ste. Marie. They helped freighters and other ships navigate the 21-foot drop between Lake Superior and Lake Huron.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1905

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Detroit Publishing Company Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

37.102.77

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Photolithography
Mounting

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 12 in
Width: 13.875 in

Inscriptions

On lower edge: 54147 THE LOCKS, SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH. COPYRIGHT 1905 BY DETROIT PHOTOGRAPHIC CO.
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Photochrom Print, "The Locks, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan," 1905