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Two young miners at croust time at an unidentified mine in Cornwall. Late 1800s




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Two young miners at croust time at an unidentified mine in Cornwall. Late 1800s

This photograph shows two young miners having a break ( croust is a traditional Cornish word for a break for food). One man has a sledge hammer the other a mining type pick. The man on the left is lighting his pipe with a candle, while the the other wears candles on a string around his neck and sits on a water barrel. He drinks water out of a metal or ceramic bottle. His pasty, in a white linen bag, is balanced on his knee. The title of the photograph is incorrectly written as " Cornish Mineing Series, Grouse Time". Photographer: Unknown

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18x24 inch Poster Print

Introducing the captivating "Two Young Miners at Croust Time" poster print from the Media Storehouse's heritage collection. This captivating image, sourced from the Royal Cornwall Museum, takes you back in time to the late 1800s and the heart of Cornwall's rich mining history. In this evocative photograph, two young miners take a well-deserved break from their laborious work. One man cradles a sledgehammer, while the other wields a traditional mining pick. The authenticity of their attire and equipment transports us to a bygone era, offering an intriguing glimpse into the lives of these hardworking men. Add a touch of history and character to your space with this beautifully printed and framed poster. The high-quality print preserves the intricate details of the original photograph, ensuring a stunning display that is sure to inspire conversations and fascination. Bring the stories of Cornwall's mining past into your home or office with the "Two Young Miners at Croust Time" poster print from Media Storehouse.

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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")

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.


Capturing a Glimpse into the Lives of Young Miners in Late 1800s Cornwall

EDITORS COMMENTS
. This intriguing photograph offers a rare glimpse into the lives of two young miners during their well-deserved croust time, or break for food, at an unidentified mine in Cornwall. The image showcases the resilience and camaraderie that defined these hardworking individuals. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see one miner holding a sledgehammer while his companion wields a mining pick. The miner on the left takes advantage of this brief respite to light his pipe using a humble candle as his only source of light. Meanwhile, his fellow miner wears candles strung around his neck, providing illumination as he sits atop a water barrel. The resourceful miner drinks refreshing water from what appears to be either a metal or ceramic bottle cleverly tucked away by his side. His prized pasty, encased within a white linen bag, is carefully balanced on his knee – perhaps offering sustenance during their arduous work underground. It is worth noting that despite its historical significance, this photograph bears an incorrect title: "Cornish Mineing Series, Grouse Time". Unfortunately, the photographer remains unknown; however, their legacy endures through this remarkable depiction of Cornish mining life. As we delve into Victorian and Edwardian history through images like these ones captured by anonymous photographers such as this one from Royal Cornwall Museum's collection - we gain invaluable insights into the struggles and triumphs

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