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Timber on the Umzingwani [Mzingwane], 15 July 1890

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3052B/18

Scope and Contents

196 x 238 mm. Showing a large tree on the banks of the Umzingwani, with two unidentified Pioneers standing at its base. Surridge specifically mentions the size of the timber on the banks of the river compared to that in the neighbouring country (1891). The photograph was taken about July 15.

Dates

  • Creation: 15 July 1890

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, some fading in from edges.

Bibliography

The text for the lecture is printed in: Royal Colonial Institute (1891), 'Matabeleland and Mashonaland', 'Proceedings of the Royal Colonial Institute', vol. XXII, pp.305-331, London: Royal Colonial Institute.

General

WS.

Finding aid date

2004-10-13 15:51:55+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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