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- Description:
- Halftone print of a photograph of a woman modeling a dark colored coat with a fur collar, cuffs, and trim around the bottom, with a tricorn hat, heels, and spats. She stands in profile, with her head turned toward the camera. The background consists of a faint image of wall paneling and a sconce. The image was sent by the J.L. Hudson Company to Mrs. William H. Johnston of 17 West Bethune Avenue, Detroit as part of a packet of six photos showcasing fashions for the fall of 1918.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print reproduction on heavy paper of an engraving of President Abraham Lincoln, originally drawn by T. Johnson. The engraving shows a profile view of President Lincoln from the shoulders up. The original drawing was signed by the artist on the lower right. Text on the upper left corner of the print reproduction reads "(c) Charles Barmore, New York."
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One print entitled "Detroit and Its Water Front In 1887." The print consist of a black and white drawing that shows an elevated view of city, looking northward along Woodward Avenue just south of Jefferson Avenue. The drawing was a supplement to the Detroit Evening Journal on May 7, 1887. A separate engraved drawing along the bottom of the sheet shows a view of the waterfront with many different types of sail and steam vessels on the river. Printed text in the lower left corner shows "Photo-Electrotype Eng. Co., New York."
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white print of a lithograph depicting a view of Detroit from the Detroit River in 1794, taken from page 367 of Silas Farmer's The History of Detroit and Michigan. In the 1889 book, the citadel, then-present Wayne Street, Ste. Anne's Catholic Church, the old council house, the brig GENERAL GAGE, and Griswold Street are labeled below from left to right. In addition to the GAGE, a pair of smaller sailboats and a canoe are in the foreground. "S. Farmer" is printed in the lower left, and a blacked out signature is printed in the lower right. "Insert from Collot map, 1796" and "From the original painting in Paris" handwritten on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print containing six engravings, taken from the booklet, Souvenir of Detroit & Exposition, depicting locations in Detroit, spread across two leafs. A large image of City Hall is in the center, as viewed from Campus Martius, facing southwest. The McGraw Building behind it is partially visible. Michigan Central Station, identified here as the "M.C.R.R. Union Depot, on the southwest corner of Third Street and West Woodbridge Street is at the upper left in a rectangular frame. Below it, is the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Campus Martius, and the side of the Russell House in the background, framed in a circle. At the upper right, is another rectangular panel, this one depicting the pumping station and tower in Water Works Park. A circle bearing the image of a five story building with a dome-shaped tower, labeled "Y.M.C.A. Building Detroit." "Copyrighted 1887 by Ward Bros. Columbus O." printed in lower right corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard. Photograph pictures General Robinson's Head Quarters at Fort Wayne in 1869. A row of 4 building units bordered by a white fence can be seen. On the left side of the image, three men in uniform can be seen standing along the outside of the fence. In the middle of the image, four men in uniform can be seen standing along the outside of the fence. To their right is a man in uniform walking with a child. Text underneath the image reads "Genl. Robinson's Head Quarters, For Wayne, Mich. 1869."
- Date Issued:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print containing six engravings, taken from the booklet, Souvenir of Detroit & Exposition, depicting locations in Detroit, spread across two leafs. The long image at the top right is a scene, captioned, "Detroit harbor showing water front of city and character of shipping." Several dock workers move bags and barrels at the bottom, while in the background, sailing ships and steamships travel along the river. Below, another long panel depicts a north-facing view of Woodward Avenue, extending from Campus Martius. Shops on the corner of Michigan Avenue, and Woodward Avenue, including Hudson and Symington are depicted. The Opera House is also pictured, housing J.L. Hudson's. An optician, Hull Brothers Family Groceries, and Chas. A. Werner Glassware are depicted as well. Several moonlight towers are visible in the distance. Harper Hospital is in the topmost of the three panels, arranged vertically on the far right. Below are the police headquarters at Bates Street and Farmer Street and the house of correction at the present site of Eastern Market.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Steel-plate engraving print of George B. McClellan seated at camp by Johnson, Fry, and Company of New York, from a painting by Alonzo Chappel.
- Date Issued:
- 1862-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Decorative print of the lyrics to a song composed in honor of Edward A. Meiser, part owner of the Detroit Free Press, and sung by the staff of the Detroit Free Press at the First Annual Banquet of the Business at the Russell House on January 15, 1901. The lyrics are supplemented with illustrations of a bowling ball and pins, and are printed on cardstock. The lyrics are: When Meiser goes to bowl He's in it heart and soul It's really very shocking If he makes a strike at all Of course you can't expect A green horn to be perfect A game in which he uses only one, one, ball.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print containing six engravings, taken from the booklet, Souvenir of Detroit & Exposition, depicting residences and buildings in Detroit. At the top left is the residence of ex-governor Russell A. Alger. The Parker Building on Woodward Avenue and State Street is at the upper right. The residence of former governor and senator Henry P. Baldwin is in the center on the left side. To its right is the residence of Charles H. Smith. The home of Wells W. Leggett is at the bottom left. Senator Thomas W. Palmer's home is at the bottom right.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
