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Penyrorsedd Quarry, photograph
Photograph captioned ''Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry in the Nantlle Valley. The steep sides of the terraces cut into the face of the mountain and the wooden ladders used for descent and ascent indicate that 'winning' slate was often a perilous occupation.'' Mounted on card. Made for the exhibition RECORDING WALES 3 in 1970/1971.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
87.32I/82
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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