SOUTH AFRICA: GOLD MINERS. Five gold miners following the compressed air drill in the Crown Mine
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SOUTH AFRICA: GOLD MINERS. Five gold miners following the compressed air drill in the Crown Mine
SOUTH AFRICA: GOLD MINERS.
Five gold miners following the compressed air drill in the Crown Mine, Johannesburg, South Africa. Stereograph, c1935
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Media ID 13635953
1935 Black Colonialism Confinement Crown Dirt Effort Gold Gold Miner Goldmine Hard Hat Industry Lantern Mine Shaft Shovel South African Underground Johannesburg Stereograph
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "SOUTH AFRICA: GOLD MINERS" takes us back to the early days of gold mining in Johannesburg, South Africa. The image showcases five determined gold miners diligently following a compressed air drill deep within the Crown Mine. The scene is filled with an atmosphere of hard work and effort as these men navigate through the confined underground shafts, their faces covered in dirt from their laborious tasks. Wearing protective hard hats and holding shovels, they are fully immersed in their work. The dimly lit interior of the mine is illuminated by lanterns hanging from above, casting eerie shadows on the walls. This stereograph captures not only the physicality of mining but also highlights the dangerous conditions these workers faced daily. It serves as a reminder of South Africa's rich history in gold mining and its impact on both industry and colonialism during that era. The photograph encapsulates the resilience and determination of these South African miners who dedicated themselves to extracting this precious metal from beneath the earth's surface. This powerful image transports us back to a time when underground mines were bustling with activity, showcasing both the harsh realities and unwavering spirit of those involved in this demanding profession.
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