W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book VIII ; no. 132
Creator
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Date
[1880-1890?]
Summary
A man and dog walk the narrow dirt Ouray and Silverton Toll Road built by Otto Mears on a rocky hillside in Ouray County, Colorado. Shows a log retaining wall, a gorge with Canyon Creek, snow-covered San Juan Mountains, and pine forests. A man sits astride a horse in the distance.
Description
1 photoprint : albumen ; 53 x 41 cm. (21 x 16 in.) mounted on album page.
Is Part Of
W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book VIII.
Subject
Ouray County (Colo.)--19th century; Canyons--Colorado--Ouray County--19th century; Retaining walls--Colorado--Ouray County--19th century; Toll roads--Colorado--Ouray County--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: ZZR700301760
Notes
Attribution to Jackson based on inclusion in bound W. H. Jackson sample album.; Condition: Print is oxidized, soiled, bent, torn.; Formerly F9092; Hand-lettered title and: "1191" reproduced in print.; Hand-written on album page: "F9092."; Mounted on verso of album page: WHJ-1759.; R7003017608.
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