Ruth Copper Pit Nevada Postcard - Ely Open Mine Landscape Vintage Chrome
$ 4.49
Description
Ruth Copper Pit Nevada Postcard - Ely Open Mine Landscape Vintage Chrome. This collectible piece highlights the geological beauty and industrial might of the region. The reverse side identifies the scene as the "Ruth Copper Pit, Nevada," noting its distinction as the "Largest open pit copper mine in the world.". Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover the immense scale of the Ruth Copper Pit in Nevada, depicted on this striking vintage postcard. The vibrant chrome printing technique vividly captures the vast open-pit mine, showcasing its terraced layers of earth in brilliant shades of tan, brown, and reddish hues. A serene, greenish pool of water rests at the bottom of the colossal excavation, adding a unique focal point to the industrial landscape. This postcard offers a compelling glimpse into one of the largest open-pit copper mines, a significant landmark just a short drive from downtown Ely. This collectible piece highlights the geological beauty and industrial might of the region. The reverse side identifies the scene as the "Ruth Copper Pit, Nevada," noting its distinction as the "Largest open pit copper mine in the world." It further explains that the varied colors of the ore denote different types of minerals. Photographed by George McLean and published by Geo. Mc Co. of Murray, Utah, this postcard is a fascinating piece of Americana, reflecting both natural resource extraction and the postcard art of its era. It's a must-have for collectors interested in mining history, Nevada topography, or vintage travel memorabilia.
