P00653.036
Photograph P00653.036 South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War)NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA, C.1900. VIEW FROM THE BOER POSITIONS ABOVE POTGIETER'S DRIFT. THE BRITISH FORCES HAD TO ADVANCE ACROSS THE OPEN COUNTRY NEAR THE RIVER. (DONOR: T. COLLINS)
P00653.035 Accession Number: P00653.035
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NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA, C.1900. VIEW FROM THE BOER POSITIONS COVERING POTGIETER'S DRIFT ON THE TUGELA RIVER. THE DRIFT WAS ONE OF THE CROSSINGS USED BY GENERAL BUTLER'S FORCES IN THEIR ATTEMPTS TO RELIEVE LADYSMITH. A STRETCHER BEARER FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN LIGHT HORSE CAN BE SEEN AT THE FAR RIGHT OF THE PICTURE. (DONOR: T. COLLINS)
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P00653.035
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Print
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Format: 6x8"
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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