Assaying precious metals in Leadville, Colo., $3,723 in two gold bricks on scale pan
Date
[1860-1870?]
Summary
Interior view of a mine assay laboratory in Leadville, Colorado; shows furnaces, a cabinet balance-scale, ore samples, and a man working with tongs.
Description
1 photoprint (postcard) ; 9 x 14 cm. (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Subject
Assaying--Colorado--Leadville--19th century; Leadville (Colo.)--19th century; Gold--Colorado--Leadville--19th century; Mining--Colorado--Leadville--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
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: ZZR710060021
Notes
Scanned postcard dated between 1920 and 1930.; Title and: "Post cards of quality - the Albertype Co. Brooklyn, N. Y." printed on back of postcard; at head of title: "98."; R7100600217
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