View of the largest crystallized gold nugget unearthed in Colorado history, it was discovered in 1887 near Breckenridge (Summit County), Colorado, by miners Tom Graves and Harry Lytton. The nugget became known as "Tom's Baby" because Graves would carry it around wrapped in a blanket.
Description
1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photographic print ; 14 x 12 cm. (5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.) on sheet 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.)
Subject
Summit County (Colo.)--19th century; Gold--Colorado--Summit County--19th century; Mining--Colorado--Summit County--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Summit County Historical Society.
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: ZZR710060042
Notes
Formerly F22853.; Title supplied.; R7100600429
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