William Henry Jackson folio VII, print 18, U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories plate XXXVII
Creator
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Date
[1871]
Summary
Two members of the Hayden Survey (U.S. Geological Survey of the Territories, 1871) sit in a boat with oars and a sail near a rocky shore on Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. A canvas drape on the side of the boat reads: "Anna." The frame of the craft is covered with tar-soaked canvas, a tent-fly is the sail. Stevenson Island and the Absaroka Range are in the distance.
Description
1 photomechanical print : collotype ; 17 x 22 cm. (7 x 8 1/2 in.) printed on sheet 36 x 28 cm. (14 x 11 in.)
Is Part Of
U. S. Geological Survey of the Territories.; W. H. Jackson folio [Hayden Survey].
Subject
Absaroka Range (Mont. and Wyo.)--19th century; Yellowstone Lake (Wyo.)--19th century; Yellowstone National Park--19th century; Expeditions & surveys--Yellowstone National Park--19th century; Lakes--Yellowstone National Park--19th century; Sailboats--Yellowstone National Park--19th century; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700310281
Notes
Condition: Foxing.; Formerly F36914.; Penciled on back of sheet: "DPL/SI-36."; Title and: "E. Bierstadt's Alberttype" printed on sheet.; R7003102819
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