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Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, 1869 (engraving)
863780 Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, being lowered down the pit shaft on a chain with stirrups attached. The man the bottom has lost his grip and is in danger of plunging to his death. By the middle of the 19th century this method of descending mines was abandoned except in a few very shallow pits From "Underground Life; or, Mines and Miners" by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38105126
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1869 Coal Mine Danger Five People Hanging Illustration Technique Lamp Miner Mineshaft Mining Risk Rope Safety Skill Strength Underground C European Economic Community C European Union Mines And Miners Moving Down
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating engraving of coal miners carrying their safety lamps in 1869. A powerful and historic image captured by Bridgeman Images, now available as a high-quality Photographic Print from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 10.2cm x 27.9cm (4" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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 engraving from 1869 depicts the dangerous and grueling work of coal miners in Great Britain. The image shows a group of miners being lowered down a pit shaft on a chain with stirrups attached, each carrying their safety lamps to guide them through the dark depths of the mine.
The tension in the scene is palpable as one miner at the bottom appears to have lost his grip and is in danger of plunging to his death. This method of descending mines was eventually abandoned due to its high risk, but it serves as a stark reminder of the perilous conditions these men faced every day.
The strength and skill required for such work is evident in this illustration, highlighting the bravery and resilience of these miners who risked their lives for their livelihood. The imagery adds to the sense of danger and urgency present in this moment captured by Louis Simonin.
As we look back on this historical depiction, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by generations past in order to fuel industrial progress. It serves as a powerful tribute to those who worked tirelessly underground, facing constant risks for the sake of providing energy for society.
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