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SUNSET ON LAKE MICHIGAN,Tall Ship,Great Lakes ,1872 Antique Wood Engraving
SUNSET ON LAKE MICHIGAN,Tall Ship,Great Lakes ,1872 Antique Wood Engraving Historical Collectible Art Print
Lake Michigan is one of the five North American Great Lakes. It is bounded, in clockwise order from the south, by the US states of Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan, which is named for it. The word Michigan was originally used to refer to the lake itself, and is believed to come from the Chippewa Indian word meicigama, meaning "great water." Lake Michigan is the only one of the Great Lakes wholly within the borders of the US; the others are shared with Canada. It has a surface area of 22,300 square miles (57750 square km), making it the largest freshwater lake in the US, and the 5th largest lake in the world. It is 307 miles long by 118 miles wide. It greatest depth is 923 feet (281 m). It contains a volume of 4,918 cubic km of water. Its surface averages 580 feet above sea level, the same as Lake Huron, to which it is connected through the Straits of Mackinac. Geologically, Michigan and Huron are the same body of water, but are geographically distinct. They are separated by the Mackinac Bridge. Both lakes are part of the Great Lakes Waterway.
Print on the back is of the shore of Lake Michigan.
| PUBLISHED DATE |
1872 |
| PAGE SIZE: approx |
12 INCHES x 9 INCHES |
| IMAGE SIZE: approx |
9 X 6 1/2 INCHES |
| CONDITION |
ENGRAVING with intext print on the back. Excellent condition. Heavier
paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful
depth and detail.This beautiful rare item would look great matted and
framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames
for old art treasures. |
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