Mouse Mat : Children Winched Down
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Children Winched Down
CHILDREN WINCHED DOWN A MINE SHAFT - children may be employed from the age of 5, girls and boys alike, working underground for shifts of 11 to as much as 18 hours a day
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Media ID 592292
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1842 Alike Conditions Employed Hours Mine Mines Shaft Under Ground Winched Shifts
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a poignant moment in the harsh reality of childhood during the 19th century industrial revolution. In the dimly lit depths of a mine shaft, children, both boys and girls, are being carefully lowered to begin another long day of labor. The year is 1842, and the employment of children as young as five years old in the mines was a common practice. The conditions were grueling, with shifts lasting up to 18 hours a day and temperatures barely above freezing. The children are bundled up against the cold, their small faces etched with determination and resignation as they prepare to descend into the darkness below. The winch operator, a weathered man with a serious expression, carefully guides the rope and basket, ensuring the safety of each child as they make their descent. The girls, dressed in long skirts and aprons, cling to their brothers or sisters for comfort and support. This photograph is a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by children during the industrial revolution. The employment of children in mines and factories was a widespread and controversial issue, with many advocating for reforms to protect the welfare of young workers. It was not until the passage of the Mines Act of 1842, which prohibited the employment of children under the age of ten in mines, that some progress was made in addressing this issue. However, even after this legislation was passed, children continued to work long hours in dangerous conditions, often alongside their parents and older siblings. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by children during a pivotal period in history and the ongoing struggle for workers' rights and child labor reform.
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