Waterpump Collection

Amidst the arid expanse of Namibia's Kalahari Transfrontier Park in Africa, a Nambian water pump stands tall

Waterpump Collection: Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer

Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer dying bolts of
FLO4577830 Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer dying bolts of fabric in a barrel

Africa, Namibia, Keetmanshop. Nambian water pump

Waterpump Collection: Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand

Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand and New Milk from the Cow. Waterman, Ticket Porter and Fellowship Porter 79

Waterpump Collection: Chinese hydraulic machines

Chinese hydraulic machines including waterwheels and waterpump driven by manpower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Waterpump Collection: The Water Supply (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Water Supply (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF294018 The Water Supply (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Waterpump Collection: View of a Small Yard (w / c on paper)

View of a Small Yard (w / c on paper)
XKH144772 View of a Small Yard (w/c on paper) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 28x22 cm; On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

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Amidst the arid expanse of Namibia's Kalahari Transfrontier Park in Africa, a Nambian water pump stands tall, supplying life-giving water to thirsty wildlife and local communities. The Waterman, Ticket Porter, and Fellowship Porter models, manufactured in Keetmanshoop, are essential workhorses in this harsh environment. Chinese hydraulic machines power these pumps, ensuring a consistent water flow. In a black and white photograph reminiscent of The Water Supply engraving, a view of a small yard reveals the simple yet profound impact of these pumps on the surrounding landscape. Nearby, a water hole teems with life, attracting a diverse array of animals, from antelope to zebra, who gather to quench their thirst. The coachstand, a testament to the tireless efforts of those who maintain these vital water sources, stands ready for the next service call. In the heart of South Africa's Kalahari Desert, the Nambian water pump continues to be a beacon of hope and a symbol of human ingenuity and resilience.