Waoirongomai, 1880
Scope and Contents
202 x 143 mm. A view showing the winches and freight trucks of a railway which drops down a steep incline (seen Y3089E/28). Presumably connected with a mining venture of some kind, it is difficult to determine the specific use of the trucks.
Dates
- Creation: 1880
Creator
- Burton Brothers (fl. 1868-1898) (photographers) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor condition, overall fading and yellowing.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate.
Originator(s)
Burton Brothers
Finding aid date
2012-05-18 14:46:15+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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