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Mineworkers - Photographer unknown but presumed to be by one of the Neilson brothers - 6.jpg

Note at least three Chinese miners. The Chinese man in front holds a candle. The white line suggests that he moved the candle during the exposure time. Photographer unknown but presumed to be by one of the Neilson brothers

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