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Interior of Upper "Raad"(legislative assembly), Pretoria, South Africa, 1899 (b / w photo)
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Interior of Upper "Raad"(legislative assembly), Pretoria, South Africa, 1899 (b / w photo)
5920866 Interior of Upper " Raad" (legislative assembly), Pretoria, South Africa, 1899 (b/w photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Interior of Upper " Raad" (legislative assembly) - Ex-President Krugers portrait in centre, Pretoria, S.A.
Stereoscopic photograph, Boer War, 1899 circa.
Lord Roberts force captured Pretoria, capital of the South African Republic, on 5 June 1900. The Boers had decided not to defend the city and ordered a retreat along the Delagoa Bay railway line. President Paul Kruger left Pretoria at the same time. Despite the loss of their capital, the Boers refused to surrender and Roberts had to continue the war by capturing the rest of the Transvaal and defeating the mobile Boer commandos.
From a box of 89 stereoscopic cards entitled, South African War through the Stereoscope Pt 2 Vol 1, published by Underwood and Underwood, and produced by Works and Sun Sculpture Studios, 1900 circa.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25180286
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This print captures the grandeur of the interior of the Upper "Raad" (legislative assembly) in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1899. The image showcases a moment frozen in time during the Boer War, with Ex-President Kruger's portrait prominently displayed at the center. The photograph was taken by Underwood & Underwood, a renowned photography studio that operated from 1881 to 1940. It is now part of the collection at the National Army Museum in London. In June 1900, Lord Roberts' forces successfully captured Pretoria, which served as the capital of the South African Republic. However, despite losing their capital city, President Paul Kruger and his fellow Boers refused to surrender. This led to an ongoing conflict as Roberts had to continue his campaign by capturing other territories and defeating mobile Boer commandos. The image provides a glimpse into this tumultuous period of history through its stereoscopic format—a popular photographic technique at that time—which adds depth and realism to the scene. This particular print is one among a series titled "South African War through the Stereoscope Pt 2 Vol 1" published by Underwood and Underwood around 1900. It offers viewers a unique perspective on an important chapter in South Africa's past.
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