No. 155a. Lower Lock Des Moines Rapids Canal 1891

"No. 155a. Lower Lock Des Moines Rapids Canal" is a cyanotype print made by American photographer Henry P. Bosse in 1891. The image depicts a view of the Des Moines Rapids Canal in Iowa, showcasing the lock and surrounding buildings. Bosse, known for his documentation of industrial landscapes, utilized the cyanotype process, a photographic technique that produces a characteristic blue print, to capture this scene. The print is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and offers a glimpse into the industrial development of the 19th century.