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With two great museums, the Detroit Historical Society offers engaging opportunities to learn about and explore the city's rich history, from its automotive legacy to its maritime heritage.

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Detroit Historical Museum

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Digital Collection: Search

You searched for "Sketches"

409 Results Found

Drawing

Drawing

2014.002.276Object

Drawing

Drawing

2014.002.226Object

Poster - They Bled and Died on this Spot

Poster

1969.278.012Archive

They Bled and Died on this Spot

Drawing

Drawing

1962.235.006Archive

Painting - Str. HAMONIC

Painting

1961.030.002Object

Str. HAMONIC

Painting - Str. PUT-IN-BAY, 1911-1953

Painting

1961.030.001Object

Str. PUT-IN-BAY, 1911-1953

Poster - My Soldier

Poster

1960.001.312Archive

My Soldier

Drawing, Technical

Drawing, Technical

1948.149.131Object

Drawing, Technical - Stout Cabin Batwing,
The Cootie

Drawing, Technical

1948.149.127Archive

Stout Cabin Batwing,
The Cootie

Card, Holiday - Christmas Greetings

Card, Holiday

2022.050.002Archive

Christmas Greetings

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2018.147.171Photo

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2018.110.137Photo

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