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Workers In Mine
circa 1840: Miners at work underground. On the left, pitmen forming a bord, in the centre, a miner pulls a basketload of coal, pushed by a child, and on the right, miners forming a judd. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11795108
Confined Industry H Landscape Male Roles Occupations Mining
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our collection of photographic prints capturing the gritty reality of miners at work underground. This captivating image from Hulton Archive showcases the laborious tasks and camaraderie of workers in a mine, providing a glimpse into history like never before.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 8.4cm (12" x 3.3")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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 print from the Hulton Archive captures a glimpse into the harsh realities of mining life in the 19th century. The image, taken circa 1840, shows miners hard at work underground in a confined space mine. In the foreground, pitmen are seen forming a bord on the left, while on the right, miners are busy forming a judd.
The black and white format of this photograph adds to its historical significance, highlighting the stark contrast between light and darkness within the mine workings. The landscape is dominated by male figures taking on various roles and occupations within the mining industry.
One particularly striking detail in this image is a miner pulling a basketload of coal, which is being pushed by a child. This serves as a poignant reminder of the grueling conditions faced by workers during this time period.
Overall, this print offers viewers a rare glimpse into an era where manual labor was central to industrial progress. It serves as both a testament to human resilience and endurance in challenging environments and as an important historical document showcasing the often overlooked contributions of miners in shaping our world today.
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