W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book VIII ; no. 149
Creator
Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Date
[1890-1900?]
Summary
View of part of the interior of the ornate Victorian style Colorado Mineral Palace in the city of Pueblo (Pueblo County), Colorado. Shows a proscenium stage with the statue of an Indian woman, artificial coal, and stalactities. There is a domed and painted ceiling and gilded columns with glass display cabinets that contain mineral specimens. Signs attached to the cabinets read: "Eagle Co.", "Custer Co.", Chaffee Co." There are free standing display cases, paintings on easels, a pipe organ, murals and decorative plaster work in the room.
Description
1 photoprint : albumen ; 41 x 53 cm. (16 x 21 in.) mounted on album page.
Is Part Of
W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book VIII.
Subject
Mineral Palace (Pueblo, Colo.)--19th century; Mineral industries--Exhibitions--Colorado--Pueblo--19th century; Pueblo (Colo.)--19th century; Exhibitions--Colorado--Pueblo--19th century; Interiors; Stages (Platforms)--Colorado--Pueblo--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: ZZR700301777
Notes
Attribution to Jackson based on inclusion in bound W. H. Jackson sample album.; Condition: Print is spotted, frayed torn, creased.; Formerly F7176; Hand-lettered title and: "1428" reproduced in print.; Hand-written on album page: "F7176."; Label on front of photoprint reads: "Extra."; Mounted on verso of album page: WHJ-1778.; R7003017771.
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