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- The Grande Cascade of the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France, 1860-1890 -
- 1860-1890
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The Grande Cascade of the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France, 1860-1890
- View of Fair Lane Estate from across the Rouge River, circa 1953 - This photograph shows the house and carefully camouflaged hydroelectric dam at Fair Lane -- Henry and Clara Ford's rambling Dearborn estate -- after the Fords had died. Ford Motor Company purchased the estate in 1952 and established its corporate archives in the residence.
- circa 1953
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View of Fair Lane Estate from across the Rouge River, circa 1953
This photograph shows the house and carefully camouflaged hydroelectric dam at Fair Lane -- Henry and Clara Ford's rambling Dearborn estate -- after the Fords had died. Ford Motor Company purchased the estate in 1952 and established its corporate archives in the residence.
- Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, N.Y., circa 1906 -
- circa 1906
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Rock of Ages and Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls, N.Y., circa 1906
- Tower Fall and Towers, Yellowstone National Park, 1940 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Tower Creek falls 132 feet over a sheer cliff into a chasm where it eventually joins the Yellowstone River. The high breccia "towers" give the name to this creek and falls. Although one of the park's most spectacular falls, it requires a bit of a hike to reach.
- 1940
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Tower Fall and Towers, Yellowstone National Park, 1940
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Tower Creek falls 132 feet over a sheer cliff into a chasm where it eventually joins the Yellowstone River. The high breccia "towers" give the name to this creek and falls. Although one of the park's most spectacular falls, it requires a bit of a hike to reach.
- "Chipeta Falls," Colorado, 1883 - 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.
- 1883
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"Chipeta Falls," Colorado, 1883
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.
- Pennant, "Niagara Falls, N.Y.," 1953 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This pennant from 1953 depicts Niagara Falls. This scenic wonder has captured the imagination of travelers for centuries and became one of America's earliest tourist attractions.
- 1953
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Pennant, "Niagara Falls, N.Y.," 1953
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This pennant from 1953 depicts Niagara Falls. This scenic wonder has captured the imagination of travelers for centuries and became one of America's earliest tourist attractions.
- Trade Card for C.I. Hood & Co. with Hood's Photos of the World, "Metringen, Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland," 1890-1910 - In the late 19th century, trade cards were a major means of advertising goods and services. Patent medicine producer, C.I. Hood & Co., had its own advertising department, creating cookbooks, calendars, and, most abundantly, trade cards. The trade card series, "Hood's Photos of the World," became popular among consumers, as it offered views of far-away places, providing a window to the broader world.
- 1890-1910
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Trade Card for C.I. Hood & Co. with Hood's Photos of the World, "Metringen, Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland," 1890-1910
In the late 19th century, trade cards were a major means of advertising goods and services. Patent medicine producer, C.I. Hood & Co., had its own advertising department, creating cookbooks, calendars, and, most abundantly, trade cards. The trade card series, "Hood's Photos of the World," became popular among consumers, as it offered views of far-away places, providing a window to the broader world.
- Black Light Poster Featuring a Waterfall, 1971-1974 - This poster is printed with phosphorescent ink that fluoresces with an uncanny glow under ultraviolet light. These posters were popular with the counterculture and psychedelic music scenes of the 1960s-70s. Common themes include fantastical creatures, landscapes, new age spirituality, pop culture, and political images associated with the Black Power movement. Recently, nightlife culture has helped revive the blacklight aesthetic.
- 1971-1974
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Black Light Poster Featuring a Waterfall, 1971-1974
This poster is printed with phosphorescent ink that fluoresces with an uncanny glow under ultraviolet light. These posters were popular with the counterculture and psychedelic music scenes of the 1960s-70s. Common themes include fantastical creatures, landscapes, new age spirituality, pop culture, and political images associated with the Black Power movement. Recently, nightlife culture has helped revive the blacklight aesthetic.
- Pennant, "Blackwater Falls State Park. West Virginia," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from state parks usually depict an iconic landmark or geological feature. This West Virginia state park keepsake features an image of the park's picturesque 62-foot Blackwater Falls.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "Blackwater Falls State Park. West Virginia," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Pennants from state parks usually depict an iconic landmark or geological feature. This West Virginia state park keepsake features an image of the park's picturesque 62-foot Blackwater Falls.
- Group of Bicyclists at Niagara Falls, Canada, 1885 - Even before the bicycling craze of the 1890s, groups of hearty men engaged in long-distance bicycle tours. This group of bicyclists, shown in this photograph from 1885, have just completed one such tour at their final destination of Niagara Falls.
- 1885
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Group of Bicyclists at Niagara Falls, Canada, 1885
Even before the bicycling craze of the 1890s, groups of hearty men engaged in long-distance bicycle tours. This group of bicyclists, shown in this photograph from 1885, have just completed one such tour at their final destination of Niagara Falls.