A Girl Putter
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A Girl Putter
A GIRL PUTTER Wearing a harness whose chain passes between her legs, a girl on all fours pulls a laden hutchie through a low gallery, for 100-200 metres
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1842 Chain Conditions Fours Gallery Harness Laden Legs Metres Mines Passes Pulls Putter
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Girl Putter: A Young Girl Harnessing Her Way Through a Low Mining Gallery, 1842" This evocative image captures the resilience and determination of a young girl named only as a "Girl Putter" in the harsh and unforgiving world of 19th-century coal mining. The girl, dressed in a simple, worn frock, is seen in a humbling position, on all fours, as she pulls a heavily laden hutchie (a traditional coal cart) through a low mining gallery. The chain of her harness, which passes between her legs, is a stark reminder of the physically demanding and often dangerous conditions that children endured in the mines. The year is 1842, a time when child labor was rampant in the British coal industry. Children as young as five years old were often employed in the mines, performing tasks that were beyond their physical and emotional capabilities. The use of child labor was a common practice to maximize profits and increase productivity. The low gallery in the background of the image suggests that the coal seam being mined is shallow, making the working conditions even more challenging. The girl's expression is focused and determined, as she braves the dimly lit, damp, and cramped conditions of the gallery, pulling the cart for 100-200 metres. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of child labor in the coal mines of the 19th century. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles endured by children during this period, and the importance of recognizing and addressing the exploitation of child labor in all its forms. Mary Evans Picture Library's "A Girl Putter" is a poignant and thought-provoking historical image that offers a unique perspective on the lives of children in the coal mining industry during the 19th century.
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