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Mining: In the foreground a labourer is breaking ore with a hammer supervised by an overseer
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Mining: In the foreground a labourer is breaking ore with a hammer supervised by an overseer
Mining: In the foreground a labourer is breaking ore with a hammer supervised by an overseer. In the background aman is wheeling truck full of ore out the mine on track with wooden rails. Said to be earliest illustration of a railway. At upper right is a view of the mine shaft with a bucket being lowered to the working level. From Sebastian Munster Cosmographie, 1550. Woodcut
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1550 Background Breaking Bucket Earliest Extractive Foreground Full Hammer Industry Labourer Level Lowered Mine Mining Munster Railroad Rails Railway Sebastian Shaft Track Truck Upper View Woodcut Wooden Working Cosmographie Overseer Supervised Wheeling
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This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back in time to the early days of mining and industry. In the foreground, we see a laborer diligently breaking ore with a hammer under the watchful eye of an overseer. The image captures the essence of hard work and manual labor that characterized this extractive industry. Intriguingly, in the background, we catch a glimpse of what is believed to be one of the earliest illustrations of a railway. A man can be seen wheeling a truck full of ore out of the mine on tracks made from wooden rails. This depiction provides us with valuable insight into how transportation was revolutionized during this period. At upper right, our eyes are drawn to a view of the mine shaft itself, where we witness a bucket being lowered down to reach the working level. This detail highlights not only the dangerous nature of mining but also showcases some primitive yet effective methods employed at that time. The woodcut style adds an authentic touch to this historical illustration which dates back to Sebastian Munster's Cosmographie in 1550. It serves as a reminder that even centuries ago, humans were driven by their relentless pursuit for resources and progress
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