Irrigation in Colorado letting water into a side sluice-way
Creator
Frenzeny & Tavernier
Contributor
Frenzeny, Paul; Tavernier, Jules
Date
[1870-1880?]
Summary
Men open a sluice box gate in Colorado, turning a spool that lifts the wooden gate by a chain. Shows a river in a valley, and a snow covered mountain in the distance. Inset image shoes a sluice box built in a steep canyon.
Description
1 print : wood engraving ; 40 x 27 cm. (16 x 11 in.)
Subject
Irrigation canals and flumes--Colorado--19th century; Irrigation--Colorado--19th century; Rivers--Colorado--19th century; Sluices--Colorado--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: ZZR711004031; Harper's weekly. vol. XVIII no. 912.
Notes
Attribution engraved in original and reproduced in print.; Tear sheet consists of title page, removed from Harper's weekly, vol. XVIII no. 912.; Title and "[See Page 514.]" printed on tear sheet.; R7110040312
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