Girls on Ladders
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Girls on Ladders
GIRLS CARRYING COAL UP LADDERS Mary Duncan began to carry coals when 12 years old... many have wrought from 8 years old, and know no other...can carry 2 cwt (100 kg+) - Report
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1842 Carry Coal Coals Conditions Duncan Ladders Mines Report Wrought Years
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the harsh realities of childhood labor in the coal mines of the early 19th century. Titled "Girls Carrying Coal Up Ladders," the photograph depicts a group of young girls carefully ascending a narrow, rickety ladder, each balancing a heavy load of coal on their backs. The girls, dressed in ragged clothing, appear focused and determined, their faces etched with the weight of their burden and the grit of their daily toil. Mary Duncan, the subject of this report, began her labor in the mines at the tender age of 12, while many of her peers started even earlier, at 8 years old. The girls carried an average weight of 2 cwt (100 kg+) up these ladders, a feat that required incredible strength and endurance. The coal mining industry, a major economic force during this period, relied heavily on the labor of these young girls, who knew no other way of life. The conditions in which these girls worked were deplorable. The mines were dark, damp, and dangerous, with poor ventilation and inadequate safety measures. The girls were exposed to toxic gases, coal dust, and the ever-present risk of mine collapses. Despite these hazards, they continued to work, driven by the need to support their families and contribute to the industrial economy. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of child labor in the coal mines of the past. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the girls who labored under such difficult conditions, and a call to remember and learn from the lessons of history to ensure that such practices are not repeated in the present day.
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