Two rows of miners sit on logs, with one man sitting on a stump slightly in front of the posed group, probably near Rollinsville in Gilpin County, Colorado. The group is probably the crew of the Gold Dirt Mine. All of the men wear hats, some with work clothes and others with suits.
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"Gold Dirt Mine crew. Possibly ca. 1860; cannot identify anyone of those pictured. D.C. Kemp Prescott, Az 7 Oct 66" written on paper taped to back of vintage print; "Crew of Gold Dirt Mine near present Rollinsville, H.H. Lake. Long pipe called church warden's pipe" penciled on back of vintage print.; Print identified as "F5846."; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage print is mounted on matte board.; R7001206015
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