Grand Canon, Colorado River, near Paria Creek, looking east
Creator
Bell, William, 1830-1910.
Date
1872
Summary
Aerial view of eroded sandstone towers and talus in probably Marble Canyon on the Colorado River in Coconino County, Arizona.
Description
1 photographic print : albumen ; 28 x 20 cm. (11 x 8 in.) mounted on mat board 51 x 41 cm. (20 x 16 in.)
Is Part Of
U.S.G.S. West. Folio 4.
Type of Material
Albumen prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Coconino County (Ariz.)--1870-1880.; Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)--1870-1880.; Marble Canyon (Coconino County, Ariz. : Canyon)--1870-1880.; Canyons--Arizona--Coconino County--1870-1880.; Expeditions & surveys--Arizona--Coconino County--1870-1880.; Rock formations--Arizona--Coconino County--1870-1880.; Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian (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: ZZR711002666
Notes
"Explorations & Surveys West of the 100th Meridian" and "Expedition of 1872 - Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Commanding." printed on mat board.; Emulsion scratches on original negative reproduced in photographic print.; Seal on mat board reads: "War Department, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army" beside an eagle and banner emblem that reads: "Essayons".; Stamp on verso reads: "$150".; Title, attribution and "No. 8" printed on mat board.; R7110026669. 1 photographic print : albumen ; 28 x 20 cm. (11 x 8 in.) mounted on mat board 51 x 41 cm. (20 x 16 in.)
Filename
11002666.TIF
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