[Man, left, preparing to tip furnace.] (no. 30)
Item — Box: PCA0097-1
Identifier: PCA0097-1-15
Scope and Contents
Oil-fired melting furnace. Inside was a crucible similar to the one in the foreground. In front of the furnace was a mold on a movable stand. When the gold melted, the furnace was tipped forward to allow the liquid gold to pour into the mold. In the mold the gold cooled to form a dore (pronounced doe-ray) brick. This was sent to the mint where it was refined to remove silver, copper and other metals.
Dates
- circa 1930
Conditions Governing Access
The collection may be viewed. However, the images may not be photocopied.
Extent
1 Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository
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PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
907-465-2151 (Fax)
asl.historical@alaska.gov