Washing for tin, 1556. Artist: Unknown

Washing for tin, 1556. Artist: Unknown

1-152-541 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Washing for tin, 1556. After digging out a substantial amount, miners would alter the course of the stream, washing away light material and leaving tin-bearing ore. From De re metallica by Georgius Agricola. (Basel, 1556).


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  1. Georgius Agricola: German: Scientist, mineralogist, metallurgist

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  1. Woodcut

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  1. 002050
  1. 002050
  1. 0390001488
  1. 1-152-541
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  1. 1488

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