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Photo Mug : Engine room, Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
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Engine room, Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Engine room, Merchants Despatch Transportation Co. between 1900 and 1905
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Media ID 36328840
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8 X 10 In Dry Plate Negative Engine Room Large Warehouse Warehouses Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Edwin H Husher Metaphor William A Livingstone
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Step back in time with our vintage Photo Mug from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring an intriguing image of an engine room aboard the Merchants' Despatch Transportation Company's ship between 1900 and 1905, this mug brings history to life. The black background highlights the intricate details of the engine room, making the image pop. Unknown in origin, this captivating photograph from Heritage Images adds a unique touch to your daily routine. Perfect for tea or coffee, this sturdy mug is a must-have for history buffs and collectors alike.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This photograph, dating back to the early 1900s, showcases the engine room of the Merchants' Despatch Transportation Company in the United States. The image, captured between 1900 and 1905, provides a fascinating glimpse into the industrial heart of the company's operations. The engine room, located indoors, is a labyrinth of machinery and mechanical wonders. The large, imposing engines, with their intricate gears and cogs, appear like the cogs in a vast machine, each playing a crucial role in the smooth functioning of the transportation system. The room is filled with a sense of purpose and industry, with pipes and wires crisscrossing the space, and the faint steam rising from the engines, adding to the overall atmosphere. The photograph, which measures 8 x 10 inches, was taken using a dry plate negative or glass negative process, a common photographic technique of the time. The image, published by Detroit Publishing Company, was likely taken by an unknown photographer, possibly Edwin H. Husher or William A. Livingstone, both of whom were known to have worked for the company. This photograph is a testament to the industrial might of the United States during the early 1900s, and serves as a powerful metaphor for the role of the Merchants' Despatch Transportation Company as a vital cog in the machine of American industry. Today, it is preserved in the Library of Congress, a national treasure, reminding us of the rich heritage and history of transportation in the United States.
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