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Title: Mammoth plate photograph of the Ferry "Solano" with passengers and crew members, plus two onboard trains visible Author: Watkins, Carlton E. Place: [San Francisco] Publisher: Date: c.1880 Description: Albumen photograph. 39.5x54 cm. (15½x21"), on original board mount. Famous view of the deck of the ferry Solona, which crossed the Carqnuinez Straight between Benecia and Port Costa, carrying trains on tracks to be pulled off the ferry and quickly proceed on their journey. This example has been retouched at an early date to enhance reproduction, with ink highlights drawn in to enhance the contrast. "Mpss Eng.Co. N.Y." is in white ink at lower left of image. There are a few pencil cropping marks in the margins. Lot Amendments Condition: Mount with edge wear, stained at left margin; image with some toning, overall very good. Item number: 236306