Antique Western US 1900 Mining Landscape Hart albumen Vintage Original Photo

Description: An antique albumen photograph from an album of 1900-1909 western U.S. scenes including the Atlantic and Pacific (became Santa Fe) end First Transcontinental Railways. Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Good condition and very well taken care of for its age. Likely some light curling, flaking, and other age related deterioration. Please see photos for scans. This photograph depicts a rugged mountainous landscape in the western United States, likely part of a mining area or an arid region. The terrain shows various craggy rock formations and slopes, with a large dirt mound prominently visible in the center. The stark tones suggest a desolate and dry environment, typical of the late 19th to early 20th century western U.S. geography.During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the western U.S. was a hub for mining activities, with many individuals flocking to states like Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada during the mining booms. This era was characterized by rapid expansion due to railways, which facilitated easier access to remote areas and the transportation of mined materials.The photograph has the name "Hart" signed in white in the bottom right corner, indicating that it may have been taken by Alfred Hart, known for his documentation of the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad and landscapes of the western U.S.

Price: 46 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-24T14:24:58.000Z

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