0397a_Caves_Drapery_Room_WPA_Scan_1939_1941_RG2920J

Object Type: Asset
In Folder: Division of Community Service- Writers' Project, Photos Caves - Mammoth Onyx Items (0338-0399), 1937-1940

Expand to show object metadata

0397a_Caves_Drapery_Room_WPA_Scan_1939_1941_RG2920J

Dublin Core Metadata

title: "The Drapery Room and Chinese Temple Underneath Frozen Niagara," Photo 0397, undated

creator: United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

contributor: United States. Works Project Administration in Kentucky

date: 1939-1941

description: "The Drapery Room and Chinese Temple Underneath Frozen Niagara," Photo 0397, undated- scannedBlack and white photograph showing a seated woman smiling and sitting between large stalagmites and under many small thin stalactites. In a note attached to the photograph it reads "The Drapery Room and Chinese Temple Underneath Frozen Niagara. The folds of travertine or cave onyx resembling draperies have given this room its name. One wall holds the Golden Fleece, the large travertine deposit with fleece-like appearance and colored in rich golden tones. Scores of other formations bear descriptive names suggested by their structure. Among these are the Chinese Family, the Cactus Plant, the Bacon Strip, the Turtle, The Rooster, the Elephant's Head, and the Owl. The opening in the center leads to the upper part of the Frozen Niagara from which this formation may be viewed from "Goat Island" or the "Canadian Side."

subject: Mammoth Cave (Ky.)

subject: Caves--Kentucky

subject: Photography of caves

subject: Photographs

type: Image

identifier: Cav0397_M0047-A1992-464-RG2920J

rights: All materials available through this website are public records as defined by Kentucky State law. However, there are materials available through this website that may have copyright restrictions, which may prevent a user from reproducing the material for the purpose of making a profit, among other restrictions. Copyright protections remain with the creator. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.) and obtain all necessary clearances before making commercial, broadcast, or other use of this material. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives assumes no responsibility for infraction of copyright laws, invasion of privacy, or any other improper or illegal use that may arise from reproduction. Dates were supplied by the contributor and may represent the date images were created/edited/compiled.

Show more ▼

Have Questions? Contact: Electronic.Records@ky.gov