"Das Reservoir bei Kapstadt." ("The reservoir near Cape Town."). The picture shows a big reservoir. In the center in the water a round container. A metal gang way leading to it from the left edge of the picture. On the left a small boat with one person sitting in it. In the background a big building with a high chimney. A wall at the end of the reservoir in the background on the right. Trees along the bank. Imprinted on the image: "1740." The photography is slightly rubbed off on the left edge. -- Photography faded.
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