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Artifact

Oil Rig, South America

Description

  • Four men stand beside an oil rig in a dusty field, likely in South America. 
  • The oil rig's machinery has been covered with corrugated metal sheeting and wooden boards to shield it from the elements. 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to Roland Blackwell who worked in South America. 

Date

ca. 1910

Dimensions

inches
Length:
3.2
Height:
4.3

Events, Places, People

  • Roland Blackwell
  • South America

Originating Location

South America

Subject

  • Four men standing in a dusty field beside a wooden oil rig with four sides. The bottom of the rig, with the machinery inside it, is covered in wooden boards and metal sheeting.

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