The Zinc Miner - Franklin NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 41° 06.809 W 074° 35.297
18T E 534566 N 4551436
Located in front of the Franklin Mineral Museum
Waymark Code: WMT5W7
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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A miner stands holding a pickaxe in both hands over his proper right shoulder. His left leg is forward and he steps up on a rocky formation. He wears a brimmed hard hat with a light on the front. The sculpture is mounted upon a pyramid-shaped base with two plaques on the front, and is surrounded by a picket fence.
TITLE: The Zinc Miner

ARTIST(S): Carey Boone Nelson

DATE: 5/7/1972

MEDIUM: Bronze

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS NJ000312

Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Franklin Mineral Museum 32 Evans St, Franklin, NJ 07416


DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Good Condition


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