Restricted original. Use of original by permission of the Manager of the California History Room.
Description
Attributed to Carleton Watkins - reasonably certain Library's collection of mammoth prints printed from negatives by Watkins. Dry rubble dam built in 1870's by Milton Mining and Water Company in Nevada County. View 1 (2010-0661). Shows reservoir in process of filling, buildings on right. Watkins no. 501 -- view 2 (2010-0662). View from distance. Watkins no. 502. Also have negative: no. 5439 (4x5 in.) for 2010-0661; and, no. 9558 (70 mm) for 2010-0662. Restricted original.
Type
image
Format
Photographs. Nonprojected graphic
Extent
1 photographic print mounted on linen : albumen ; 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. on mount 16 5/8 x 21 1/2 in.
Identifier
(C)001455981CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
Milton Mining and Water Company--Photographs Reservoirs--California--Nevada County Buildings--California--Nevada County Nevada County (Calif.)--Photographs Photographic prints Mammoth plates Albumen prints Aerial views
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