Print, Photographic

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1950.097.0055

Description

Tramway across Cow Creek from the Ferris Mine. Update - 2009: Black & white print showing a barren hillside in foreground, a slight valley at center, & a heavily treed hillside on far side. At the base of the hills is seen four tall wooden structures built in a tripod like shape with a ladder on near side of each unit extending from base to top. (Known to be Ferris Haggarty Mine Tramway). Written on back in black ink: Tramway across Cow Creek Ferris Haggarty Mine. Fair condition. Print is heavily soiled on front & back surfaces & edges. Corners are worn, bent & lower right corner is missing. There is a black developing line extending down side left. There are heavy wrinkles on side right with cracks in emulsion. There are many dark smudges & scuff marks in front & back surface.. There is a small tear on side left edge & side right. Outer margin is irregular. There are two copies: 3 1/2 x 4 3/4" Both good condition. Copy 1 - written in black ink: Written on back in black ink: Tramway across Cow Creek. F.H. Mine there is slight wrinkle on side right and a parallel scratch at top right corner. There is a black smudge on back surface at top right. Copy 2 - written in black ink: Written on back in black ink: Tramway across Cow Creek. F.H. Mine Writing on back is seen through top surface. No other flaws apparent.

Collection

Photograph Collection