Illustrations of the Diamond Industry by J.E. Middlebrook
MS. 23051 photogr. 35
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Illustrations of the Diamond Industry by J.E. Middlebrook
Shelfmark
MS. 23051 photogr. 35
Summary
A book illustrated by collotype photographs. Collotypes are a photomechanical reproduction consisting of an ink image on paper. The book illustrates various aspects of the diamond mining industry in South Africa including the sites, miners, and equipment.
Date
1882
Language
English
Physical facet
Collotypes
Physical extent
1 item
Custodial history
Unknown provenance, likely UK.
Subject
South Africa
South Africa -- History -- 19th century
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Collection contents
The Michael and Jane Wilson Collection of Nineteenth Century Photographs
Photographically-illustrated books and albums
Illustrations of the Diamond Industry by J.E. Middlebrook
