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MINE WORKINGS / 1880 S
The workings of a mine, showing miners at the coal face and the coal being transported by pony
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Media ID 615821
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1885 Coal Mine Miners Mining Operations Pony Transported Workings
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich history of mining with our stunning selection of vintage poster prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "MINE WORKINGS / 1880 S" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative poster transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the daily life of miners during the late 19th century. Witness the raw power and determination as miners toil at the coal face, their faces etched with grit and determination. Observe the horses laboriously transporting heavy loads of coal, their powerful muscles straining with effort. This authentic and captivating poster print is an essential addition to any history or industrial-themed room, serving as a reminder of the hard work and resilience of those who shaped our past. Embrace the nostalgia and bring a piece of history into your home or office with the Media Storehouse range of poster prints.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 reality of coal mining operations in the late 19th century. Taken around 1885, the image provides a glimpse into the daily life of miners during the height of the coal industry. At the coal face, miners can be seen laboriously extracting coal from the earth, their faces smeared with grime and sweat. The coal seams are low, requiring the miners to work in cramped and difficult conditions. In the background, a pony stands ready to transport the heavy loads of coal to the surface. The use of animals for transportation was common in coal mines before the advent of mechanized mining equipment. The pony would be harnessed to a cart, which would be filled with coal and pulled to the surface. The miners would then load the coal onto waiting wagons or trains for transport to power plants and factories. The coal mining industry was a major contributor to the Industrial Revolution, powering the factories and homes of the growing urban populations. However, it came at a great cost to the miners, who faced long hours, dangerous working conditions, and low wages. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the Industrial Revolution and the sacrifices made by the miners and their families. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of a bygone era, when coal mining was a labor-intensive and physically demanding industry. It also highlights the importance of animals in mining operations before the advent of machinery. Today, this image stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the miners and their role in shaping the industrial landscape of the late 19th century.
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