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FRENCH COAL MINE 1867
Interior of French mine. Date: 1867
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Media ID 20142885
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1867 Coal Mine Mining Operations
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing image of a French coal mine from 1867. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the harsh realities and raw beauty of coal mining during the Industrial Revolution. The high-quality print is expertly framed in a timeless design, adding an authentic and historic touch to any room in your home or office. Transport yourself to another era and bring the stories of the past into your present with this captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the raw and unforgiving reality of coal mining in 1860s France. Taken in the year 1867, this image offers a rare glimpse into the daily life and working conditions of the coal miners who labored deep beneath the earth's surface. The dimly lit interior of the mine reveals a maze of narrow tunnels, where miners toil in near darkness, armed only with their picks and shovels. The rough-hewn walls of the mine are slick with moisture, and the air is thick with the acrid smell of coal dust. The miners, dressed in heavy clothing to protect against the cold and damp, can be seen working in small groups, chiseling away at the coal seams that line the mine walls. The harsh conditions of the mine are further emphasized by the presence of wooden supports, which hold up the unstable rock formations above. The miners' faces are etched with the lines of hard labor, and their expressions are focused and determined. Coal mining was a vital industry in 19th century Europe, and France was no exception. The demand for coal was insatiable, fueling the growth of the industrial revolution and powering the factories and steam engines that drove the economy. But the human cost of this progress was high, as miners like those depicted in this photograph faced long hours, dangerous working conditions, and low wages. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the working class in the name of progress and industrialization.
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