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Boy Working at Coalface
OLDER BOY WORKING WITH A PICK Young men work as getters from age 18 : they work from as little as eleven to as much as 18 hours a day
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Media ID 592291
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1842 Coal Face Conditions Eleven Hours Mines Older Pick
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the powerful and evocative "Boy Working at Coalface" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This compelling image captures the raw determination and grit of young miners at work in the depths of a coal mine. With hours stretching from as little as eleven to as much as eighteen hours a day, these young men braved the harsh conditions of the coalface from the age of eighteen. This striking poster print, with its rich historical significance, is a must-have for any space that values the power of history and the resilience of the human spirit. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the harsh realities of childhood labor in the coal mines of the early 19th century. The older boy in the photograph, with a determined look in his eyes, wields a pickaxe at the coalface. He is surrounded by a thick layer of coal dust, a testament to the long hours he spends each day extracting coal from the earth. Children as young as eleven were often employed in the coal mines, working alongside adult men. The young boy in this photograph may have started working at the coalface as early as eleven or twelve years old. The older boy, likely in his late teens, is depicted as a 'getter,' a role that required the most physically demanding labor. Getters worked in the darkest and most dangerous parts of the mine, extracting coal from the seam with their picks. The conditions in the coal mines were notoriously poor. Long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions were the norm. The coal mines were dark, cramped, and filled with hazards such as falling rocks, flooding, and gas explosions. The air was thick with coal dust, which could cause respiratory problems and other health issues. Despite these challenges, children and young men continued to work in the coal mines out of necessity. Coal was a vital source of energy for the industrializing world, and the demand for it was high. The image of the older boy working at the coalface is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by children and young men during this period in history. This photograph, taken in 1842, is a powerful reminder of the harsh realities of childhood labor in the coal mines during the early 19th century. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the young people who worked in these dangerous conditions, and a reminder of the progress that has been made in protecting the rights and welfare of children in the workplace.
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