View of a hydraulic mining operation in Virginia City, Montana; shows wooden sluices, a hose on a reel, rock tailings, a hoist and a section of the sluice or flume, and abandoned headgates.
Description
1 photoprint mounted ; 18 x 23 cm. (7 x 9 in.)
Subject
Sluices--Montana--Virginia City--19th century; Virginia City (Mont.)--19th century; Flumes--Montana--Virginia City--19th century; Hydraulic mining--Montana--Virginia City--19th century; Mining--Montana--Virginia City--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: ZZR700310194
Notes
Condition: discolored.; Number: "496" hand lettered and reproduced in print.; Title and: "Jackson #496" hand written on verso of print.; R7003101944
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