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.
Date
[1895?]
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
Physical 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.)--1890-1900.; Butcher shops--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.; Meat cutting--Colorado--Central City--1890-1900.
Source
Source: Mr. George Maxwell.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
