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Hydraulic Mining - hauling Sluice Blocks, for the Blue Gravel Claim, Smartsville, Nevada County

Hydraulic Mining - hauling Sluice Blocks, for the Blue Gravel Claim, S...

The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to h... More

Hydraulic Mining--The Sluice Blocks, California, 19th century sterescope card.

Hydraulic Mining--The Sluice Blocks, California, 19th century steresco...

The Library holds only one photo from a pair published as a stereographic view. Gems of California scenery, no. 800. LOT subdivision subject: Hydraulic Mining. This record contains unverified old data from caption card.