View of a diamond mine in South Africa, presumably near Kimberley, page, photomechanical print, number: 'Pl. 3', photographer: Gray Brothers (possibly), South Africa, c. 1870 - in or before 1880, paper, collotype, photogravure, height 125 mm x width 192 mm, Print in rear image section., mine, Kimberley, A monochrome image showing a rugged, terraced rocky landscape with steep cliffs and carved steps. The scene features a series of ledges and platforms cut into the rock, with visible tool marks and exposed strata. Small groups of figures stand and work on various levels, some near simple wooden frameworks and carts, and a few animals are present on the higher terraces. Narrow paths and ramps connect the different levels, and ropes or lines hang down one section of the rock face. The sky above is pale and unobstructed, and the image has a textured, aged appearance.
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View of a diamond mine in South Africa, presumably near Kimberley, page, photomechanical print, number: 'Pl. 3', photographer: Gray Brothers (possibly), South Africa, c. 1870 - in or before 1880, paper, collotype, photogravure, height 125 mm x width 192 mm, Print in rear image section., mine, Kimberley, A monochrome image showing a rugged, terraced rocky landscape with steep cliffs and carved steps. The scene features a series of ledges and platforms cut into the rock, with visible tool marks and exposed strata. Small groups of figures stand and work on various levels, some near simple wooden frameworks and carts, and a few animals are present on the higher terraces. Narrow paths and ramps connect the different levels, and ropes or lines hang down one section of the rock face. The sky above is pale and unobstructed, and the image has a textured, aged appearance.

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View diamond mine South Africa presumably near Kimberley page photomechanical print number Pl 3 photographer Gray Brothers c 1870 - 1880 paper collotype photogravure height 125 mm x width 192 mm Print rear image section mine Kimberley monochrome image showing rugged terraced rocky landscape steep cliffs carved steps scene features series ledges platforms cut rock visible tool marks exposed strata Small groups figures stand work various levels near simple wooden frameworks carts animals present higher terraces Narrow paths ramps connect different levels ropes lines hang down section rock face sky pale unobstructed image textured aged appearance

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