Largest nugget of native silver ever mined, wt. 1840 lbs., Smuggler mine, Aspen, Colo.
Creator(s)
Hallett, S. I.
Summary
View shows the largest nugget of "native silver" ever mined, Aspen (Pitkin County), Colorado. It weighed 1840 pounds and, selling at seventy-one cents an ounce, netted nearly $21,000 for the Smuggler mine.
Date
1894
Notes
Copy of historical and descriptive newspaper article from "The Mining Record, July 26, 1945" included with image.; Formerly F36798.; Title hand-written on front of original.; R7100621522
Description
1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Subject
Aspen (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Smuggler Mine (Pitkin County, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Mining--Colorado--Aspen--1890-1900.; Silver--Colorado--Aspen--1890-1900.
Source
Source: Colorado School of Mines library, August 22, 1979.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Western History
