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H Ferdinand Gros : South Africa
Burgerston Gorge in the eastern part of the Transvaal Colony c. 1879
Albumen print | 13.7 x 18.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2501219
H Ferdinand Gros : South Africa
Burgerston Gorge in the eastern part of the Transvaal Colony c. 1879
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Photograph of Burgerston Gorge in the eastern part of the Transvaal Colony (now Province of South Africa), looking towards the coast. The gorge has steep rocky cliffs to either side and there are trees in the foreground.
The discovery of gold in the Transvaal Colony led to vast gold fields and the mass immigration of workers.Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
13.7 x 18.8 cm (image)
36.0 x 26.6 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
[Historic Title] Burgerston Gorge, Eastern Transvaal Goldfields, looking east towards the coast
