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Trapper seated 1867
TRAPPER AND PUTTERS A small boy opens and closes the trapdoor while another child pushes a laden wagon along a narrow gallery. Date: 1867
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Media ID 20142237
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1867 Closes Coal Conditions Gallery Holds Kids Labour Laden Mine Mines Mining Narrow Opens Pushes Trapper Trolley Wagon Trapdoor
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the charming image "Trapper and Putters" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating 1867 illustration depicts a small boy intently operating a trapdoor while another child pushes a laden wagon along a narrow gallery. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this timeless piece transport you to a simpler era, making it an enchanting addition to any home or office space. Elevate your interior design with this beautiful work of art that tells a story and adds character to your surroundings.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 28.2cm (21" x 11.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
A Moment of Respite - Trapper and Putters, 1867
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of labor and camaraderie between two young boys in the harsh realities of a 19th-century coal mine. Dressed in ragged clothing and barefoot, they work in unison to operate the mine's trapdoor and push a laden wagon along a narrow gallery. The older boy, seated, opens and closes the trapdoor, while the younger one pushes the wagon, its wheels loaded with coal trolleys. Their faces, etched with grime and determination, reflect the harsh conditions they endure. The mine's dimly lit, cramped gallery, with its rough-hewn walls and wooden supports, underscores the dangerous and arduous nature of their work. The boys' small size and youthful energy contrast sharply with the heavy burden they bear, highlighting the exploitation of child labor during this era. Despite the challenging circumstances, the boys' focused expression and their coordinated efforts suggest a sense of teamwork and mutual support. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the lives of the children who labored in the mines during the 19th century, revealing the resilience and determination that characterized their daily struggles. The photograph, titled "Trapper and Putters," was taken in 1867, a time when child labor was common in the coal mining industry. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these young workers and the harsh realities they faced in their pursuit of survival.
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