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Artifact

International Drillers on a Boat

Description

  • A group of unidentified International Drillers sit on the deck of a boat as they cross the ocean to their oil fields. 
  • Frederick Thomas Webb is shown on the left. 
  • A message written on the postcard reads: "Have you settled down in the old home after your long holiday? Yours, J.B. Walden"
  • The postcard is addressed to F.T. Webb in Petrolia, Ontario. 

Background Information

  • Fred Webb drilled for oil in South East Asia and in South America in the early 20th century. 

Date

October 30, 1903

Dimensions

inches
Length:
5.1
Height:
3.2

Events, Places, People

  • Frederick Thomas Webb
  • J.B. Walden

Originating Location

Unknown

Subject