Preparing to leave the scene of disaster with the victims on sleighs
Creator
Luke, Wellington O.
Date
[1886]
Summary
Men pose on a snow field in Lake County, Colorado, with sleds carrying bodies of Homestake Mine silver miners killed by a collapsing, snow laden cabin roof. Rocky crags are in the background.
Description
1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Subject
Home Stake Mine (Lake County, Colo.)--Disasters--19th century; Lake County (Colo.)--19th century; Mine accidents--Colorado--Lake County--19th century; Miners--Colorado--Lake County--19th century; Mining--Colorado--Lake County--19th century; Silver mining--Colorado--Lake County--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: ZZR710060008
Notes
Photoprint is reproduction of stereo card.; Title inked on original stereocard and reproduced in photoprint.; R7100600089
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