Photo Mug : Treasure Trove diggings, North West Province, South Africa
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Treasure Trove diggings, North West Province, South Africa
Water station (mobile water supply) at Treasure Trove diamond diggings near Lichtenburg, North West Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1927
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Media ID 14383915
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Container Containers Diamond Diamonds Digging Diggings Lorries Lorry Mine Mobile Precious Stones Supply Treasure 1927 Trove
Photo Mug
Add a touch of adventure to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an intriguing image of Treasure Trove diggings in the North West Province of South Africa, circa 1927, these mugs bring the thrill of diamond mining right to your kitchen table. Each mug showcases high-quality, vibrant prints from Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring your favorite image is displayed in stunning detail. Perfect for tea or coffee breaks, these sturdy mugs are also great for travel or outdoor use, making them an essential addition to any collection. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with our Photo Mugs.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8.1cm high x 9.6cm diameter (3.2" x 3.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the scene at Treasure Trove diamond diggings in the North West Province of South Africa, circa 1927. In the foreground, a group of workers, likely African laborers, are seen intently digging for precious diamonds in the arid, rural countryside. The harsh conditions of the diggings are evident in the barren landscape and the dusty, sun-scorched terrain. In the background, two lorries are parked at the water station, a mobile water supply, which ensured the continuous operation of the diggings. The water station, a vital infrastructure for the diggings, was essential for the survival and productivity of the workers and the mining process itself. The lorries, filled with empty containers, are ready to transport water from the station to the diggings. The 1920s, also known as the Roaring Twenties, were a period of significant economic growth and prosperity in South Africa, particularly in the mining industry. Treasure Trove, one of the many diamond mines in the region, attracted laborers from all over the country and beyond, in search of employment and the promise of wealth. Despite the harsh conditions and the challenges of the diggings, the workers remained hopeful, driven by the lure of the precious stones that lay buried beneath the earth. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the diamond diggings, a testament to the resilience and determination of the workers, and the ingenuity of the infrastructure that supported their efforts.
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