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Woodburytypes

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Images of Woodburytypes

101 images from works
  • Lover's Walk, South Africa: a narrow lane obstructed by an uprooted tree and swollen stream. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.
  • Meiring's Poort, South Africa: a mountain pass with horses and wagon. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.
  • Uitenhage, South Africa: part of the town. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.
  • Valley of Desolation, South Africa: rock formations overlooking a valley. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.
  • Natal, South Africa: the Town Hall in Durban. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.
  • Knysna, South Africa: part of the town, sea and hills. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.
  • South Africa: three Zulu headmen or chiefs and a kraal. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.
  • South Africa: Grahamstown Gold Mining Company miners at work. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.
  • Baviaan's River, South Africa: an ostrich camp in the Bedford District. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.
  • Sheba Hill, South Africa: a view of Oriental Company, Bray's Golden Quarry and Eureka City in the distance. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.
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Works from the collections

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    Port Alfred, South Africa: a port near the mouth of the Kowie River. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.

    Harris, Robert, active 1881-1888. | Date: 1888 | Reference: 532980i
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    Barberton, South Africa: Crown Street. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.

    Harris, Robert, active 1881-1888. | Date: 1888 | Reference: 533325i
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    Kimberley, South Africa: Kimberley mine washing gear and floors. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.

    Harris, Robert, active 1881-1888. | Date: 1888 | Reference: 533174i
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    Umzinto, South Africa: a group of Indian and African servants. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.

    Harris, Robert, active 1881-1888. | Date: 1888 | Reference: 533100i
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    Port Elizabeth, South Africa: jetty and part of the city. Woodburytype, 1888, after a photograph by Robert Harris.

    Harris, Robert, active 1881-1888. | Date: 1888 | Reference: 532889i
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Related topics

South Africa
Kimberley
Gqeberha
Pretoria
Cape Town
Barberton
KwaZulu-Natal
Knysna
Q136432077
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