Title:
[Riverbed mining in Grizzly Flats, El Dorado Co.]
Creator/Contributor:
Johnson, G. H. (George Howard), b. 1823, photographer
Abstract:
View of gravel pile, buildings and hillside with trees.
Date:
[ca. 1851-1852]
Subject:
Gold mines and mining
Buildings
Dwellings
Diversion structures (Hydraulic engineering)
Water-wheels
Mining districts--California--El Dorado County--Grizzly Flat--Photographs
Note:
Date based upon Johnson's address.
See bio. in Mautz. EHI gives George H., only Mautz provides "Howard".
Type:
Daguerreotypes
Landscapes
Physical Description:
1 photograph : daguerreotype ; half plate, visible image 8.8 x 12 cm.
displayLabel="Marks, Inscriptions and Accompanying Material">Embossed on case pad: GEO. H. JOHNSON / 83 J ST. / SACRAMENTO
/ CAL. Accompanying note (modern, possibly by collector Zelda Mackay) identifies photo.;;;displayLabel="Image Package Note">Original
component parts: plate, mat, cover glass, preserver. Mat: rectangular (double elliptical). Preserver: decorative.;;;displayLabel="Container
or Case Note">Type: case. Motif: Washington Monument (front) (Berg no. 4-1), geometric (back). Material: leather over wood.
Dimensions: 15 x 12 cm. Pad: red velvet with embossed motif. Notes: spine label - 735 (from prior owner). Front has different
motif from back, similar to 1905.16242:82 and 1905.16242:85.;;
Local Call Number:
BANC PIC 1905.16242:077--CASE
Filename:
brk00040062_8a.tif
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[Riverbed mining in Grizzly Flats, El Dorado Co.]
