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Artifact

Assembling a Bulldozer

Description

  • A group of International Drillers are working on the assembly of a bulldozer, which was shipped in parts. 
  • The writting on the back of the photograph identifies this as "Gold Coast, Africa". 
  • George Rawlings stands to the left of the bulldozer, looking at his hands. 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to George Rawlings who drilled for oil in Africa and South America from 1910 to 1932. 

Map Location

Latitude: 5° 18' 40.644" N
Longitude: 1° 2' 20.224" W

Date

ca. 1910

Dimensions

inches
Length:
3.5
Height:
2.8

Events, Places, People

  • George Rawlings
  • Africa

Originating Location

Africa

Subject