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Framed Print of Klipdrift, at the Diamond Diggings, South Africa, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Klipdrift, at the Diamond Diggings, South Africa, 1872. The South-African Diamond-fields, of which the settlement at Klipdrift may be taken as an example, situated on the banks of the Vaal River, lie to the north-east of the Orange Free State Republic, some eighty miles north of the Cape Colonial boundary. Diamonds are found above and below this station, and numerous diggings are worked along the banks of the river and its tributary streams. At present the number of diggings is fairly estimated at 15, 000; but this number is rapidly increasing. The diamond is scattered over a very large extent of the country. Many hundreds of square miles are already known to be diamondiferous, and every week opens up some new spot for diggers...The camps are very orderly, and there is nothing to fear from natives or nature. The climate is healthy, hot and dry as a rule, subject to great changes of temperature from day to night, as in South Africa generally; but it is not injurious, and one is soon accustomed to it...Wild animals are unknown anywhere near; but large game is to be found for the sportsman within a day or two's journey. After all, many of the diggers are unable to find enough to pay for their daily food'. From Illustrated London News, 1872. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40145029
Controversial Controversy Diamond Diamond Mine Diamond Mining Diamonds Geological Geology Huts Mine Mining River Vaal Settlement South Africa Africa Tent Tents Vaal River
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 12.2cm (9.6" x 4.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
