Call NumberZ-14170CreatorLuke, Wellington O.SummaryView of an unidentified hydraulic mine near Leadville in Lake County, Colorado. A miner operates a large mechanical crane, or hoist, with a forked basket The device has a metal frame and counter-weight and is supported on a timber upright. Cables are attached to the hoist. A large tipple is in the distance.Physical Description1 photographic print on card mount : albumen ; 13 x 21 cm (5 x 8 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectLake County (Colo.)Hoisting machineryHydraulic miningMinersTipples.Geographic AreaLake County (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR711014170Type of MaterialAlbumen printsCard photographsPhotographic printsNotesTitle supplied. R7110141702DonorMichael Vinson; purchase; 2005, November 14.
