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GM Coy Gold Mine, Johannesburg, South Africa
GM Coy Gold Mine, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Captioned Village Main Reef. Date: 1904
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Media ID 14204056
© The Wentworth Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Captioned Gauteng Johannesburg Main Mine Reef
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "GM Coy Gold Mine, Johannesburg, South Africa" poster print from Media Storehouse. This historical image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to 1904 with its stunning depiction of the Village Main Reef mine in Gauteng, South Africa. Witness the grandeur of the gold rush era through this evocative, rights-managed photograph. Bring a piece of South African history into your home or office and add character to any space with this intriguing and beautiful poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the year 1904, presents a glimpse into the rich history of gold mining in Johannesburg, South Africa. The image depicts the Village Main Reef gold mine, located in the Gauteng region. At the time, the mine was a significant contributor to the burgeoning gold industry in South Africa, attracting miners from all corners of the world in search of fortune. The photograph offers a unique perspective of the mining operations at Village Main Reef, with its labyrinth of tunnels and shafts carved into the earth. The mine's infrastructure is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the miners and engineers who worked tirelessly to extract the precious metal from the depths of the earth. The landscape is dotted with the remnants of mining equipment, including the distinctive headframes and winding towers that were essential for hoisting miners and materials to and from the underground workings. The mine's surface facilities are surrounded by a bustling village, where miners and their families lived and worked. Despite the harsh conditions and the risks involved in gold mining, the Village Main Reef mine represented a beacon of opportunity for many. The discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand region of South Africa in the late 19th century had set off a gold rush, and the mines of Johannesburg became synonymous with wealth and prosperity. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the promise of gold drew people from all walks of life to the shores of South Africa. It serves as a reminder of the rich history and the indelible impact that gold mining has had on the region and its people.
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