Content/DescriptionCaption provided by donor, Frederick S. Baker: First exploration of one of the limestone caves in the vicinity of Vallicita (now spelled Vallecito).
Content/DescriptionInterior of limestone cavern with stalagmites hanging from cavern ceiling. Four miners (possibly successive views of two men) with candles and skulls exploring cavern and using tree trunk ladders.
Title
[Limestone caves in the vicinity of Vallecito]
Published
1853
Full Collection Name
Framed items from the collections of The Bancroft Library
Other Identifiers
BANC PIC 1942.004:03--FR
Type
Image
Extent
1 painting on linen : oil? ; 185 x 179 cm.
Archive
The Bancroft Library
Note
Printed (UL margin): I.W.B.
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