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Photographic Print : A Gold Mine, Johannesburg, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
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A Gold Mine, Johannesburg, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A Gold Mine, Johannesburg, early 20th century. Smoking chimneys of a factory in the gold mining area of South Africa. [G. B. & Co. Cape Town]
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Media ID 15516218
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Chimney Chimneys Gauteng Gold Mine Gold Mining Goldmine Johannesburg Mine Mining South Africa Hand Tinted
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating vintage photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. This intriguing image transports you to the early 20th century gold mines of Johannesburg, South Africa. Witness the industrial might of the era with the towering smokestacks of a bustling gold mining factory. Add a touch of history and character to your space with this beautifully preserved, unknown photographer's work from Heritage Images. Order your limited-edition, museum-quality print today and bring the past into your present.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.3cm (12" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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. This hand-tinted print takes us back to the bustling gold mining area of Johannesburg, South Africa, during the early 20th century. The creator remains unknown, but their lens skillfully captures a scene that epitomizes an era of prosperity and industrial growth. The image showcases smoking chimneys towering above a factory nestled within this vibrant landscape. These chimneys serve as powerful symbols of progress and economic vitality, emanating plumes of smoke that testify to the ceaseless activity within. The golden hue cast upon this hand-colored print further emphasizes the significance of gold mining in shaping Johannesburg's destiny. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported to an age when Gauteng province was synonymous with wealth and opportunity. This region became renowned for its vast reserves of precious metal, attracting fortune seekers from all corners of the globe. The intricate details captured by the anonymous photographer invite us to marvel at both nature's beauty and human ingenuity coexisting harmoniously. Amidst rolling hills and expansive skies, miners tirelessly extracted valuable resources from deep underground while factories processed these treasures with meticulous precision. This remarkable postcard-sized print is not just a historical artifact; it serves as a reminder of how industries can shape landscapes and communities alike. It stands as a testament to those who dedicated their lives to unearthing riches from beneath our feet – forever etching their
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