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Red Dog Mine Photographs [147018]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images - Antique Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Red Dog Mine Photographs  [147018]
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Two framed photographs of the Red Dog Mine in Nevada County, California. The Red Dog was a hydraulic mine that got caught up in the battle to ban this form of mining in California due to water and environmental issues.
A) Photograph of the old hydraulic pit at Red Dog. A note attached to the backside reads, "1948.6.3, Written of front: 'Red Dog--Nevada Co., Old Hydraulic Pit' engine, Transferred from CMF McKenzie Collection- hydraulic mining." Photograph is 9.25 x 7.5, matted and framed in a 15 x 13 wooden frame. Good condition, however, there is a small chip in the bottom center of the photograph.
B) Framed reprint of a photograph of miners at Red Dog. The caption below the photograph reads, "1892. Hydraulic Mining at Red Dog." The photograph is 8 x 6.5, matted and framed in a 14.5 x 12.75 wooden frame, good condition. City: State:California Date: c. 1890-95