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Mining Scene

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An unidentified mining scene where two men are cranking a windlass, common only in early lead and zinc mining in southwest Wisconsin. The windlass was used to lower and bring up men from mining many feet below.

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Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012AZM
Legacy ID
WHi 31835

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