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Boy Working at Coalface
OLDER BOY WORKING WITH A PICK Young men work as getters from age 18 : they work from as little as eleven to as much as 18 hours a day
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1842 Coal Face Conditions Eleven Hours Mines Older Pick
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a perfect fusion of functionality and personal expression. This mug features an evocative image from the Mary Evans Picture Library: "Boy Working at Coalface." This powerful photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the resolve and determination of young men working in coal mines from the age of 18. With hours as long as eleven to eighteen per day, their dedication is palpable. Each sip from this mug brings a piece of history and inspiration to your daily routine. Embrace the rich narrative of this captivating image, now a part of your morning coffee or tea ritual.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the harsh realities of childhood labor in the coal mines of the early 19th century. The older boy in the photograph, with a determined look in his eyes, wields a pickaxe at the coalface. He is surrounded by a thick layer of coal dust, a testament to the long hours he spends each day extracting coal from the earth. Children as young as eleven were often employed in the coal mines, working alongside adult men. The young boy in this photograph may have started working at the coalface as early as eleven or twelve years old. The older boy, likely in his late teens, is depicted as a 'getter,' a role that required the most physically demanding labor. Getters worked in the darkest and most dangerous parts of the mine, extracting coal from the seam with their picks. The conditions in the coal mines were notoriously poor. Long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions were the norm. The coal mines were dark, cramped, and filled with hazards such as falling rocks, flooding, and gas explosions. The air was thick with coal dust, which could cause respiratory problems and other health issues. Despite these challenges, children and young men continued to work in the coal mines out of necessity. Coal was a vital source of energy for the industrializing world, and the demand for it was high. The image of the older boy working at the coalface is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by children and young men during this period in history. This photograph, taken in 1842, is a powerful reminder of the harsh realities of childhood labor in the coal mines during the early 19th century. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the young people who worked in these dangerous conditions, and a reminder of the progress that has been made in protecting the rights and welfare of children in the workplace.
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