Title

Diving for metals or water

Caption

Diving for metals or water (dowsing) using a small forked stick resting on the pal of the hand. This method was not as commonly used as was a longer stick or rod held in both hands, but was used to test the potential power of an individual. Woodcut from "The Saturday Magazine" (London, 30 July 1836). Mining. Metal. Water supply. Prospecting.

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07113_010385P

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