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Penyrorsedd Quarry, photograph
Photograph captioned ''Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry. A closer look at the 'Blondins', hoisting mechanisms to bring the slabs up from the quarry workings to the platforms high above the places of work. Three aerial ropeways spanning the quarry pit from the hoisting platforms on each side.'' Mounted on card. Made for the exhibition RECORDING WALES 3 in 1970/1971.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
87.32I/91
Creation/Production
Thomas John
Date: 1970-1971
Acquisition
Collected officially by NMW staff, 1987
Measurements
mount
(mm): 526
mount
(mm): 450
Techniques
black and white (monochrome photograph)
photograph
Material
paper
card
Location
In store
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