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Poster 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
© Bridgeman Images
Child Labor Child Labour Coal Coal Mine Kingston Miners Mining Reform Steps
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring the iconic image of Breaker Boys at Woodward Coal Mines, Pennsylvania, circa 1900. This black and white photograph, sourced from Bridgeman Images through Fine Art Finder, offers a poignant glimpse into the past. The Detroit Publishing Company captured this powerful image, now part of a private collection, showcasing the young boys working tirelessly in the coal mines of Kingston. Bring the history and stories of the coal industry into your home or office with this evocative and thought-provoking poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
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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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