2010-06-302010-06-302010-06-30https://hdl.handle.net/2139/8064Colour: Coloured; Style: Landscape; Other: Bordered; DividedFour men in hats linger on the pitch at the Pitch Lake, La Brea, south west Trinidad circa the turn of the 20th Century. One of them is holding a child in his arms. In the foreground of this picture are grasses and rain puddles. Numerous trees are spread across the horizon, interrupted by the triangular shapes of oil derricks. The Pitch Lake is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world. It was discovery by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1595. It is mined for asphalt and is a fascinating tourist attraction. Postcard number 8919.enPlease contact the Main Library, The University of the West Indies for permission to use the digitized images. wimail@sta.uwi.eduTrinidad and TobagoPostcardsPitchAsphalt industry--Trinidad and TobagoCities and towns--Trinidad and Tobago--La BreaPitchMen--Trinidad and TobagoChildren--Trinidad and TobagoOil well drilling rigs--Trinidad and TobagoCranes, derricks, etc.--Trinidad and TobagoBuildings--Trinidad and TobagoTrees--Trinidad and TobagoClothing and dress--Trinidad and TobagoChildren--Trinidad and TobagoForests and forestry--Trinidad and TobagoPitch Lake, The (La Brea)Image