Loading Pitch, La Brea, Trinidad, B.W.I.

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2010-01-18T13:22:07Z

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Muir Marshall and Co., Trinidad

Abstract

On the left of this photograph one can see gentlemen in jackets and hats looking on as blue collar workers dig and load pitch onto trolleys and carts, so that it can be transported by railroad. This pitch will later be loaded on to ships via an aerial tramway at Brighton Pier and exported afar.

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Colour: Black and White; Style: Landscape; Other: Unbordered, Divided
Funding for this project has been provided by Mrs. Irma E. Goldstraw.

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Trinidad and Tobago, Postcards, Cities and towns--Trinidad and Tobago--La Brea, Asphalt industry--Trinidad and Tobago, Railroads--Trinidad and Tobago, Carriages and carts--Trinidad and Tobago, Blue collar workers--Trinidad and Tobago, [1910], Pitch, Working class--Trinidad and Tobago, Clothing and dress--Trinidad and Tobago

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