No. 167. Raftboat “David Bronson” 1885

"No. 167. Raftboat “David Bronson”" is a cyanotype photograph created by Henry P. Bosse in 1885. The photograph depicts a steamboat named “David Bronson” navigating a river, likely the Mississippi, with a large raft of logs in tow. The image is framed in an oval, adding a touch of formality. Bosse, known for his detailed documentation of the Mississippi River, captured the lifeblood of the American West in the late 19th century through his distinctive blue-toned cyanotype photographs.