C1905 Pittsburgh Rolling Mill Interior Rolling Slab To Plate Photo Lantern Slide

US $3100

Gig Harbor, Washington, United States
Jun 8th

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This is a photographic lantern slide, black and white, labeled, "Rolling a Slab into Thin Plate, Pittsburgh, Pa." There were thirty-two rolling-mills in Pittsburgh and Allegheny county in 1876, four of which make steel as well as iron. There were nine other establishments which make only steel. The Edgar Thomson Bessemer steel works, completed in 1875, occupy the site of Braddock's Field. The most surprising fact connected with the iron industry of Pittsburgh is that it all should have had its growth since the beginning of the 1800s. Lantern slides are one of the best untapped sources of antique photographs there are. Slides were usually discarded after a relatively short period of use so are difficult to find. Slide is 3 1/4" x 4", is in very good condition, and can be viewed by projecting, holding it to the light, or placing it on a light box. This slide can be made into a photograph or poster. If you would like information on having that done AFTER you purchase the view, please let me know. You can learn more about magic lanterns and slides by going to the web site of the Magic Lantern Society of the US and Canada. I offer a reduced postage amount for multiple items IF you email for the cost. Please remember to do this otherwise you will overpay. Thanks for your business, Bob