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Fine Art Print : Breaker boys at Woodward Coal Mines, Pennsylvania, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
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Breaker boys at Woodward Coal Mines, Pennsylvania, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
5053956 Breaker boys at Woodward Coal Mines, Pennsylvania, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodward Coal Mines, Kingston, Pennsylvania where the youngest started at this dirty unskilled work); American, out of copyright
Media ID 23258974
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Child Labor Child Labour Coal Coal Mine Kingston Miners Mining Reform Steps
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this captivating black and white photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. Witness the raw reality of the industrial revolution through the eyes of the breaker boys at Woodward Coal Mines, Pennsylvania, circa 1900. This evocative image, captured by Detroit Publishing Co., transports you back in time, offering a poignant glimpse into the harsh working conditions of the coal industry's past. Add this powerful piece to your collection and bring the history of the industrial age into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of child labor in early 20th century America. Titled "Breaker Boys at Woodward Coal Mines, Pennsylvania, c. 1900" it showcases a group of young boys working tirelessly amidst the grime and dust of the coal mines. The image, taken by Detroit Publishing Co. , offers a glimpse into the lives of these impoverished children who were forced to take on backbreaking work at such a tender age. Hailing from Kingston, Pennsylvania, where Woodward Coal Mines operated, these boys started their journey into this dirty and unskilled profession as mere youngsters. With poverty etched on their faces and determination in their eyes, they stand on worn-out steps that lead them deeper into the depths of hardship. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by countless children during an era when child labor was prevalent in mining industries across North America. Through this snapshot frozen in time, we are confronted with the stark realities that many American children endured while working underground. It sheds light on not only their physical toil but also highlights broader issues surrounding child labor laws and social reform movements that eventually sought to eradicate such practices. As we reflect upon this haunting image captured over a century ago, let us remember those brave breaker boys who played an integral role in shaping our nation's industrial landscape while enduring unimaginable hardships along the way.
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