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Mine ventillation: Carpenters assembling a device to be fitted at top of mine shaft
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Mine ventillation: Carpenters assembling a device to be fitted at top of mine shaft
Mine ventillation: Carpenters assembling a device to be fitted at top of mine shaft so that it would revolve and extract the stale air from the mine. From De re metallica, by Agricola, pseudonym of Georg Bauer (Basle, 1556)
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1556 Agricola Assembling Basle Bauer Device Extract Fitted Georg Metallica Mine Mining Pseudonym Shaft Carpenters Revolve Stale Ventillation
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In this historical image, we are transported back to the year 1556 in Basle, where a group of skilled carpenters is diligently assembling a device that will revolutionize mine ventilation. The print, taken from Georg Bauer's renowned book "De re metallica" showcases the ingenuity and resourcefulness of these craftsmen. The scene unfolds at the top of a deep mine shaft, where the air has become stagnant and stifling due to mining activities. Recognizing the need for fresh air circulation to ensure miners' safety and well-being, these carpenters are fitting together an innovative contraption that will extract the stale air from below. With great precision and expertise, they carefully construct a mechanism designed to revolve effortlessly atop the mine shaft. This ingenious invention promises to bring relief by drawing out the musty atmosphere while allowing clean air to flow into the depths below. Georg Bauer's pseudonym Agricola aptly captures his passion for all things related to mining and metallurgy. Through his detailed illustrations and descriptions, he sheds light on crucial advancements like this one that propelled mining practices forward during those times. This remarkable photograph print serves as a testament not only to human inventiveness but also as a reminder of our continuous quest for progress throughout history. It stands as an enduring symbol of how innovation can transform even hazardous environments into safer spaces for those who work tirelessly beneath our feet.
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