Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Photograph |
Collection |
Oil Museum of Canada Collection |
Catalog Number |
OMC 1990.020.008 |
Other Number |
FD.002.001.017.p |
Date |
1889 |
Description |
Black and white photograph from the collection of International Driller Roland Blackwell taken while he was working in South America. The image shows drilling tools laid out on some planks and on the ground next to the drilling rig. A man is sitting on a casing next to them. Written on the back: Bit fished out at 600 ft well No. 1 with bit and fishing tools. Venezuela 1889. |
Provenance |
Roland Blackwell was an International Driller in Argentina and Venezuela. |
Print Size |
13.5cm x 8.1cm |
Search Terms |
Drilling Tools Fishing Tool International Driller Oil Drilling Site Oil Exploration South America Venezuela |
People |
Blackwell, Roland |
Place |
Venezuela |