Gold miners aim water jets at embankments in this Russell Gulch, Gilpin County, Colorado placer mine; men watch the hydraulic mining operation.
Description
1 photoprint on stereo card : stereograph ; 10 x 17 cm. (4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Collier's Rocky Mountain Scenery. Clear Creek Series.
Subject
Russell Gulch (Colo.)--19th century; Hydraulic mining--Colorado--Russell Gulch--19th century; Mining--Colorado--Russell Gulch--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: ZZR710060075
Notes
Stamped on back: "Mrs. W. W. Tulles."; Title from printed label on back of stereo card, with: "No 167. This view shows the mode of mining by hydraulic process. The water used for this gulch is conveyed by a ditch from Fall River, a distance of 15 miles." Printed on mat: "Published at Central City, Colorado."; R7100600754
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