Butchered beef and other animal carcasses hang over a gravel floor on the perimeter of a meat locker in Central City, Colorado. A marble counter and a wooden counter with decorative carving is in the background. Scales are on either side of the table. A large wooden, rectangular box with glass panes is in the foreground. A bucket with "T.T. Cornforth Oysters Denver" is in front of the box. Garlands hang from the ceiling of the room.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 19 x 25 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.)
Subject
Central City (Colo.); Butcher shops--Colorado--Central City; Meat cutting--Colorado--Central City
Geographic Area
Central City (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Mr. George Maxwell.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710002944
Notes
Hand-written on back of photoprint: Henry Dennis in Central City when they butchered Middle Park beef.; Photographer's stamp on front of photoprint: A.M. Thomas, Denver.; Photoprint attached to cardboard.; Photoprint's board is yellowed with age, stained and has worn edges.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7100029445
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