Monson-Maine Employee, ca. 1910

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Monson-Maine Employee, ca. 1910

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Description

The two workers in this image, employees of the Monson-Maine Slate Company, are sanding slate slabs from the quarry for retail sale.

The two sanding drums on each of the belts are fed through smaller drums overhead. The entire mill ran on a series of belts from a main shaft, as can be seen on the two vertical belts attached by the ceiling. There was no dust collection system for the slate dust but water was often used during the process to help keep dust to a minimum.

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About This Item

  • Title: Monson-Maine Employee, ca. 1910
  • Creation Date: circa 1910
  • Subject Date: circa 1910
  • Location: Monson, Piscataquis County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 12.9 cm x 16.7 cm
  • Local Code: MHS 110-122
  • Object Type: Image

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Monson Historical Society
PO Box 308, Monson, ME 04464
(207) 876-3073
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