About This Image

The Steamer Queen chugs in front of Alaska's majestic Muir Glacier, trailing a plume of black smoke behind it--in high contrast to the icy white terrain.

La Roche was born in Pennsylvania, but operated out of Seattle actively from around 1890–1902. He won a gold medal for his work photographing the Alaska-Yukon Exposition in 1909.

John Muir, for whom the glacier is named, brought this natural wonder to public attention after his expeditions in 1878 and 1880.

"Steamer Queen" Before Muir Glacier
Frank LaRoche "Steamer Queen" Before Muir Glacier

Price $750

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Description

Ref.# 11030

Medium Vintage Gelatin Silver Print

Photo Date 1878ca  Print Date 1878ca

Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25 in. (184 x 235 mm)

Photo Country United States (USA)

Photographer Country United States (USA)

Company
Charles Schwartz Ltd.



 

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