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Lead Region of the Upper Mississippi River

Date:	1853
Description:	Engraved view of miners and hillside mines in the Lead Region. Caption reads: "Sketch of the Lead Region."

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Surface Digging

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Description:	Lead mining by digging at the ground surface.

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Lead Mining Blast Furnace

Date:	1850
Description:	Blast furnace, also known as a Scotch hearth used in lead mining.

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