Photochrom Print, Oranges Growing in a California Valley, 1898-1905

Summary

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.

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

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

circa 1898-1905

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

37.102.83

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Photolithography
Mounting

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10 in  (WITHOUT MAT:4.688")

Width: 12 in  (WITHOUT MAT:6.375")

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