Chunk of pure copper
Description:
Goldenrod mount. Dome topped. View of a 6000 pound chunk of pure copper resting on a sled. Printed on back of stereocard: "This mass of pure copper weighing about 6000 lbs. was found upon the property of the Minong Mining Co., situated at McCargo Cove on Isle Royal, L.S. It was taken from an ancient mine pit 16 1/2 feet deep and is just as discovered showing ancient stone hammer marks, by Jex. Bardwell, landscape and general business photographer, Detroit, Mich."
Details
Resource ID:
EB02m273
Date Issued:
Unknown year
Format:
1 photoprint on stereocard ; 3.5 x 7 in.
Filing Location:
M/Mines & mineral resources
Negative Number:
BHC glass neg. no. 822
Note (Content):
Silas Farmer Collection
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.