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South Africa - Nourse Deep Gold Mine at Witwatersrand
South Africa - Nourse Deep Gold Mine at Witwatersrand. Date: 1906
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Media ID 14383710
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Chimney Deep Lift Mar16 Mine Mines Mining Rand Southern Witwatersrand Nourse
12"x8" Photo Print
Discover the rich history of South Africa's mining industry with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Depicting the Nourse Deep Gold Mine at Witwatersrand, this image transports you back in time to 1906. Taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, this rights managed print showcases the intricate network of shafts and tunnels that defined the gold rush era. Perfectly suited for your home or office, this photograph is a stunning addition to any collection, igniting conversations and inspiring curiosity about the past.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the year 1906, offers a glimpse into the rich history of South Africa's gold mining industry at the Nourse Deep Gold Mine located in the Witwatersrand region. The image, devoid of commercial use, presents a striking portrayal of the mining operations during the early 1900s. The photograph showcases a lift, or cage, ascending from the depths of the mine, carrying miners and their tools back to the surface after a long day's work. The chimney in the background, billowing with smoke, is a testament to the industrial might and the relentless pursuit of gold that defined this era. The mine buildings, dwarfed by the vast landscape, underscore the scale of the operation. The Nourse Deep Gold Mine, part of the larger Witwatersrand goldfields, was a significant contributor to South Africa's burgeoning mining industry during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand area in 1886 sparked a gold rush, leading to the establishment of numerous mines and the growth of the mining industry in South Africa. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human endeavor and the transformative impact of the mining industry on South Africa's history. It also highlights the harsh realities of mining life, with miners risking their lives daily to extract the precious metal that fueled the global economy during this period. This image, frozen in time, offers a unique perspective into South Africa's industrial past and the indelible mark it left on the world.
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