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The Compound, Kimberley Mine (b / w photo)
5222142 The Compound, Kimberley Mine (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Compound, Kimberley Mine. Illustration for Scenes and Life in the Transvaal (Johannesburg, The Art Photo-Publishing Company, c 1890). Gravure printed.); © Look and Learn
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Compound Diamonds Living Miners Mining
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The Compound, Kimberley Mine - A Glimpse into the Lives of South African Miners in the Late 19th Century
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. This photograph, titled "The Compound, Kimberley Mine" offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of miners in late 19th century South Africa. Taken by an anonymous South African photographer from the 19th century, this print is now part of a private collection. The image showcases a scene from the bustling compound at Kimberley Mine, one of the most prominent diamond mines in history. The composition captures the harsh realities faced by these hardworking individuals as they toiled away underground for precious diamonds that would shape global economies. Intriguingly captured through gravure printing techniques, this historical photograph was originally used as an illustration for "Scenes and Life in Transvaal". Published around 1890 by The Art Photo-Publishing Company based in Johannesburg, it aimed to provide insight into life within these mining communities. Through this powerful visual narrative, we witness rows upon rows of modest living quarters where miners resided during their arduous shifts. This snapshot encapsulates not only their physical living conditions but also hints at their resilience and camaraderie amidst challenging circumstances. As we delve deeper into history with each passing year, images like this become invaluable windows into our past. They remind us of those who labored tirelessly beneath our feet to unearth treasures that shaped nations and transformed lives forever.
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