Photochrom Print of a Hopi Woman Making Pottery, 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
1899
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
37.102.180
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photolithography
Hand coloring
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 9 in
Inscriptions
Machine stamped in gold lettering into front lower left edge: 53425 A MOKI INDIAN POTTER
Machine stamped in gold lettering into front lower right edge: COPYRIGHT 1899, BY / DETROIT PHOTOGRAPHIC CO.
Handwritten in pencil on verso: 15 96
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