Photograph of Granite Turning (?) at Victoria Granite Works
AssociatedAssociated with
Garden & Co
(Victoria Granite Works, 1871 - 1962)
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown Photographer
Datec. 1930
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsGranite Industry
Dimensions15.2 x 20.3cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2009 by Graeme Robertson.
CopyrightOut of copyright
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS083299.10
About MeBlack and white photograph of 3 men in a granite working shed.In an enclosed shed, 3 men are working at separate machine set against the walls with a large clear space in the centre. The floor is unpaved and the shed is made from wooden planks.
The machines are all lathes with drive belts going up into the roof space. On the left a large cylinder or rolls is suspended over a large tray containing a liquid (possibly a granite column being polished?). At the back are two small turning lathes with small ornamental columns or pilasters. The machine on the right is mostly obscured.
In the background, on the back wall of the shed is a large circular wheel, suggestive of motion, purpose unknown.
