Demerara Field and Rusk’s Camp, Chinese Creek, 1880 - 1889
Scope and Contents
243 x 193 mm. A view showing a gold prospectors’ camp in a forest clearing with European and native workers grouped for the photographer in front of tents slung over branches between the trees. One man at the rear of the group displays a Union Jack. Unsigned, but probably by Julio Siza.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1889
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Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Originals
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Date information
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Finding aid date
2012-09-06 10:58:37+00:00
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