Photograph [Three Men Panning for Gold]; unknown photographer; 1930s; MT2011.185...
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Photograph [Three Men Panning for Gold]
About this object
A black and white photograph capturing three men as they are panning for gold in a river (possibly one of the central Otago rivers).
One man is possibly identified as William Walter Cargill.
This is a particularly nice photo, as the men look intent on their purpose but happy to be panning, and hopeful of success. The beautiful rock formations in the background form a contrast and give solidity and a timeless quality to the scene. One could easily imagine similar events from 100 years earlier, with only the style of dress changed.
New Zealand, South Island, Otago
Maker Maker RolePhotographer
Date Made1930s
Inscription and MarksHandwritten in pencil on reverse of mounting: 'William Walter Cayill / 1860 - 1940'
Techniqueprinted
Measurements
h 246mm x w 172mm
small
photograph, black and white
Object Type Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Medium and Materialsprocessed material, paper
Credit LineFrom the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated.
Object numberMT2011.185.246
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