Framed Prints
Framed Print of At the sorting table in the Diamond Diggings, 1872. Creator: Unknown
At the sorting table in the Diamond Diggings, 1872. The South African diamond-diggings...are situated, for the most part, in the extensive valley of the Vaal river...The land here is intersected by long stony ridges, which consist of large fragments of rock thrown together, and covered with a deep ferruginous gravel. In this gravel...between the loose rocks, the precious gems are found. The manner of working is simple enough. A claim, or piece of ground 30 ft. square, is occupied by two diggers in partnership, attended by their black servants. They remove the loose blocks of stone...they take up the gravel, and sift it thoroughly in a sieve rocked by a cradle. When the pebbles have been thus separated from the sand, they are cleansed and placed upon the sorting-table, and are most carefully examined, to find any diamonds that may lie in the heap. The result is often disappointing, but sometimes the diggers are richly rewarded for their toilsome drudgery by the discovery of a glittering prize. The n*gro assistants, being almost naked, have no pockets in which to conceal what they might be tempted to purloin; but they have been known to hide much larger articles of value about their persons, when they are not strictly watched'. From Illustrated London News, 1872. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40621495
Africans Cape Colony Controversial Controversy Diamond Diamond Mine Diamond Mining Diamonds Europeans Felix Elie Regamey Felix Régamey Geological Geology Mine Mining Pick Axe Pickaxe Pith Helmet Pith Helmets Regamey Felix Regamey Felix Elie Rich Shovel Soil Sorting South Africa South Africa Africa South African Topee Topees
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"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 23cm (7.6" x 9.1")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
