I found these images in a book that was purchased at Argonaut Book Shop at 786 Sutter St. in San Francisco. The shop is full of rare books about many things with an emphasis on Western U.S. history. The book Life In The Mines; or, Crime Avenged contains several “thrilling adventures among miners and outlaws.” Published in 1898, the illustration by H. S. DeLay give a vivid picture of life in a mining town in the Belle Epoque. The clothing seen is that of a time when women were exiting the Bustle era, and men wore what we call “dress clothes” on a daily basis.
I’m aware that the images are supposed to be upright, but I have no means to make them upload correctly. The great folks at WordPress have yet to inform me on how to correct that minor glitch.
