Umvoti [i.e. Mvoti] Drift, Natal [i.e. KwaZulu-Natal], 1879 - 1880
Scope and Contents
203 x 113 mm. Showing a large span of oxen drawing a wagon across the drift on the Mvoti River. The Mvoti, which flows into the Indian Ocean south-east of Stanger in southern Zululand, crosses the Pietermaritzburg-Greytown road between Hermansburg Road and Seven Oaks; this is probably the location of this photograph. The print is signed 'Caney'.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 - 1880
Creator
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart from slight overall yellowing.
General
WS.
Originator(s)
Caney, B, W, fl 1880-1889, photographer
Finding aid date
2004-10-01 10:54:52+00:00
Repository Details
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