"Nordkaphorn og Midnatsol," Midnight Sun, Nordkapp, Norway, circa 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 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

circa 1905

Creator Notes

Published by Photoglob Co., Zurich, Switzerland. Distributed by Detroit Publishing Co., Detroit, Michigan.

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

37.102.175

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Photomechanical processes

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7 in (Photochrom 6.5")
Width: 9 in (Photochrom 8.875")

Inscriptions

On lower left front: 7130. NORDKAPHORN OG MIDNATSOL