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Discover a captivating glimpse into early 20th-century American industry with this antique stereoview card, titled \"Miners Going Into the Slope, Hazleton, Pa., U. S. A.\" This striking 3D image, published by the renowned Keystone View Company, depicts a group of miners equipped with their lamps, preparing to descend into a coal mine slope. The scene highlights the heavy chains attached to mining cars and the sturdy timber supports at the entrance, conveying the demanding nature of coal mining operations.The reverse side of this historical stereograph provides a detailed explanation of mining slope construction and operations, offering rich context on the early 1900s coal industry. It describes an inclined passageway into a mine as a \"slope\" and mentions the use of thirty-degree sloping cars in the Northern anthracite field. The card is copyrighted 1906 by Keystone View Company, with manufacturing locations listed as Meadville, Pennsylvania; New York, New York; Portland, Oregon; London, England; and Sydney, Australia. This fascinating piece is a superb addition for collectors of vintage stereoviews, industrial history enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the 3D viewing technology and daily life of the early 1900s.Verified Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview Card
Publisher/Manufacturer: Keystone View Company
Subject Matter: Industrial Mining, Coal Mining, Miners, Hazleton, Pennsylvania
View Title & Number: \"20049 - Miners Going Into the Slope, Hazleton, Pa., U. S. A.\" (Front); \"20049—Miners Going Into the Slope, Hazelton, Pennsylvania.\" (Back); #68
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount
Materials: Cardboard mount
Features: Stereoscopic image for 3D viewing
City/State/Province/Country: Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U. S. A. (View); Meadville, Pa., New York, N. Y., Portland, Oregon, London, Eng., Sydney, Aus. (Publisher Locations)
Logos/Graphics: \"Keystone View Company\" logo
Identifiers: Copyright 1906 by Keystone View Company; View Number 20049; Card Number 68
Approximate Dimensions: 7.25 inches wide
