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Lead Mining Blast Furnace

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Blast furnace, also known as a Scotch hearth used in lead mining.

Date Created:
circa 1850

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1850

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number (X3)20814

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AW8
Legacy ID
WHi 9000

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