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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
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Bring history to life with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of "Trapper and Putters" from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated 1867, this charming vintage photograph depicts a small boy diligently opening and closing a trapdoor while another child pushes a laden wagon along a narrow gallery. Each print is meticulously framed to complement the image and enhance its timeless appeal. Add this unique piece to your home or office decor, and transport yourself back in time.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 20.9cm (15.6" x 8.2")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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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