Early 20th century ceramic clay pottery and handicrafts in the United States. Under a sign saying “CLAY” is a display of ceramic art depicting vases, pots, plate, and a frame. The clay ceramics on display are glazed and some are embellished with Eastern and floral motifs.
Still photo: Men standing near the nose of a Thomas-Morse S4C Scout aircraft (sometimes called a Tommy).
A mining locomotive in the United States. A man working on the locomotive. The locomotive operates from overhead wire or lays its own wire gathering it up on the return trip by a motor-driven cable roller. Typically 300 or 600VDC. Likely a manufacturer's test track: dual gauge.
Coal mining in the United States. A machine on a railroad track. Men working on the machine. The machine is elevated and lowered.
A mine plant in the United States. Aerial view of the mine plant. Exterior of the building. Trees in the area.
Coal washeries in the United States. Exterior of a surface plant. Workers walking outside the plant. Aerial view of the plant. An artificial lake constructed to supply water to the washery. Men walking on the shore of the lake. Interior of the plant. Coal brought from a mine is deposited in large storage bins from which it is carried on conveyor belts to be washed. The processing of coal in a jig to separate slate and sulphur. Battery of jigs in operation. Men working in the plant. A concentrating table washing fine coal. Bucket elevators raising the washed coal, water running out from the conveyor. A thickener is used for the recovery of fine coal. The fine coal is deposited to the bottom from where it is drawn through, allowing the water to overrun the top to be clarified and reused. A car at the washery carrying waste material to dump the pile.