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In the mine: the "lighter", lunch of miners, late 19th century
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In the mine: the "lighter", lunch of miners, late 19th century
LSE4105116 In the mine: the " lighter", lunch of miners, late 19th century by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: In the mine: the " lighter", lunch of miners, late 19th century); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22481484
© Leonard de Selva / Bridgeman Images
Breakfast Breakfasts Coal Minor Tier Dine Metier
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This photograph, titled "In the mine: the 'lighter', lunch of miners, late 19th century" offers a glimpse into the arduous lives of coal miners in the 19th century. Taken by French photographer Leonard de Selva, this image showcases an intimate moment during a miner's lunch break deep underground. The photo captures a group of tired but resilient miners huddled together around their makeshift dining area. These hardworking individuals are seen enjoying their meager meal known as the "lighter". With dirt-streaked faces and worn-out clothing, they take respite from their laborious tasks to refuel for the remainder of their day. The composition highlights both the physical exhaustion and camaraderie among these men. Their weathered expressions reveal stories untold – tales of perseverance and sacrifice in pursuit of providing for themselves and their families. The dim lighting adds to the atmosphere, emphasizing both the challenging working conditions and resilience that defined these workers' daily lives. "In the mine: The 'lighter, ' lunch of miners" serves as a poignant reminder of our shared history and pays homage to those who toiled beneath us in order to fuel industrial progress. It is through photographs like this that we gain insight into forgotten narratives, shedding light on an era marked by grueling labor yet boundless determination.
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