A miner (Tom May) and his burro (January) stand within the confines of a mining tunnel in Silver Plume, Clear Creek County, Colorado. The young man stands with one foot on the ore cart and the burro carries two lanterns on its back.
Description
2 photoprints on postcards ; 9 x 14 cm. (3 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.)
Subject
May, Tom, Miner; Silver Plume (Colo.)--1870-1890; Donkeys--Colorado--Silver Plume--1870-1890; Miners--Colorado--Silver Plume--1870-1890; Mining--Colorado--Silver Plume--1870-1890.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Verona Chappel Zimmerman.
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: ZZR710017659
Notes
Scanned image from loaned collection.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint reproduced by Eastman Kodak; decorative "K" printed on back. Inked on back of 2d print: "Mendota Mine January the Jack & Uncle Tom May."; R7100176593
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