Skip to main content
Advanced Search
Image Not Available for The "grape thieves" are caught and hung immediately.
The "grape thieves" are caught and hung immediately.
Image Not Available for The "grape thieves" are caught and hung immediately.

The "grape thieves" are caught and hung immediately.

Creator Junghans (German)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 17.1 x 15.9 cm (6 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/1238
LocationNot currently on display

We continue to research and update records in the AGO collection. If you see an error or have additional knowledge of this object, please send corrections and information to collectionsinfo@ago.ca. Each comment is read, but we cannot respond to every message.

Image Not Available for A workman uses a machine called a "scraper" to move the salt.
A workman uses a machine called a "scraper" to move the salt.
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Filling a 7 metric tonne motor coach in a bunker, the so-called "rolling-caste".
Filling a 7 metric tonne motor coach in a bunker, the so-called "rolling-caste".
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A railway station 400 metres underground. Electric railroad engines carry the potash trains to the assembly points.
A railway station 400 metres underground. Electric railroad engines carry the potash trains to the assembly points.
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Pit foremen and workman use trolleys on rails to get from one area of the pit to another.
Pit foremen and workman use trolleys on rails to get from one area of the pit to another.
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for View of the supply barn for potash fertilizer salt.
View of the supply barn for potash fertilizer salt.
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for In contrast to the level stored potash salt, this photograph shows precipitous layers of "hard salt" which lies embedded in the middle of a salt stone. This production requires an especially skilled and possible taste analysis.
In contrast to the level stored potash salt, this photograph shows precipitous layers of "hard salt" which lies embedded in the middle of a salt stone. This production requires an especially skilled and possible taste analysis.
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The heart of the salt mine; the steam hoisting engine.
The heart of the salt mine; the steam hoisting engine.
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Changes of shift at the salt mines.
Changes of shift at the salt mines.
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Lessons on machine repair are learned in the repair workshop of the pit, 600 metres underground.
Lessons on machine repair are learned in the repair workshop of the pit, 600 metres underground.
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Workmen shovel potash salt from the cavitiy into containers which travel on rails.
Workmen shovel potash salt from the cavitiy into containers which travel on rails.
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Explosives are laid out on a daily basis in the salt pit. Ammunition is packed in galvanized containers and driven up to the pit in a special car, at which point it is carried by face workers
Explosives are laid out on a daily basis in the salt pit. Ammunition is packed in galvanized containers and driven up to the pit in a special car, at which point it is carried by face workers
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The cloakroom where the miners get ready for work.
The cloakroom where the miners get ready for work.
Junghans
1930s
Photograph
Selection
Open comparison Remove All 

Add objects to your selection to compare them side by side.