A group of workers at a mine, possibly New Primrose Mine, Transvaal

MINE WORKERS, MINES, Shields, Sticks, Headdresses
Collection: 
Campbell Collections
Resource Type: 
Photographs
Language: 
English
Resource Identifier: 
KCM 98/57 , File 4
File Type: 
Picture
Source : 
Erskine family papers: Photographs (3)

 

Handwritten note on the back of the photograph (probably by the archivist who sorted the collection):

"? New Primrose Mine, Tvl"

 

Stamped on the back of the photograph:

"Francis E. Pollard, Photographer, New Primrose Studio, Elandsfontein, Transvaal."

 

Description:

The workers are gathered in a courtyard, possibly for a meeting.  Many of the men are seated, with some men standing in the background.  Many of the men are carrying shields and sticks and are wearing headdresses.

 

 

 

Erskine family papers (KCM 98/57) ;

File 4

 

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A copy of this picture is available through the Campbell Collections, please contact the Campbell Collections for enquiries regarding the images from the Erskine family papers.

 

Posted by: Emily
On: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 14:59