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"Islander" Steamer Ship

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View of the steamer ship "Islander" leaving Mackinac Island. Signs painted on the ship reads=: "Islander," "Arnold Line" and "St. Ignace Mackinac Island" (bottom part of text illegible). Several flags fly on the ship, including an American flag and flags advertising the ship's destinations. Passengers are on the ship's decks.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Call Number (A6)01440

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011KC7
Legacy ID
WHi 71865

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