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Los Angeles,CA - No Date - Oil Wells Photograph :

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Los Angeles,CA - No Date - Oil Wells Photograph :
This unusual photo shows oil wells among residential houses just as if the rigs were trees. The imagery mixes the trees, oil wells, oil storage tanks, and houses together to form a new type of landscape. Photo measures 9" by 5 3/4." Mounted 11" by 8." The mounting is in good shape as is the photo. There is a small amount of fading on the left side photo but the focus is good. On the back of the mounting card, there is an informative essay about oil wells and what type of oil is produced in each section of the United States. For example, Appalachain, Ohio, and Indiana oils produce high grade oil used for illumination, while Texas and California crude oil produces fuel to "replace coal for locomotives, steamboats, and industrial establishments." While this photo is not dated, from the essay, one can gather cars have yet to be invented.