Anthracite Collection

Unloading Coal 1930S
Unloading anthracite coal at Bristol docks, Gloucestershire, England. A metamorphic rock, anthracite is almost smokeless and is used to make high grade steel

The process the mining of Anthracite
5308317 The process the mining of Anthracite.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the process of mining of Anthracite. Wagons of Anthracite are loaded and brought to the barges. Dated 19th century)

Layers
Iris Lehnhardt

Hang Loose III
Iris Lehnhardt

Divination Mirror, 900 / 600 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Divination Mirror, 900/600 B.C

Organic substances, coal, anthracite (colour litho)
2797857 Organic substances, coal, anthracite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organic substances, coal, anthracite)

The International Smoke Abatement Exhibition at South Kensington (engraving)
1054786 The International Smoke Abatement Exhibition at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Piece of pyrite from the workshop of C. Edgar Patience, n. d. Creator: Unknown
Charles Edgar Patience (1906-1972), was an African American anthracite coal sculptor who raised the form to high art, exhibiting works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Needlenose pliers from the workshop of C. Edgar Patience, 1900-1972. Creator: Unknown
Charles Edgar Patience (1906-1972), was an African American anthracite coal sculptor who raised the form to high art, exhibiting works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Gibsons Breaker, Rushdale, Pennsylvania, 1860s. Creator: Thomas H. Johnson
Gibsons Breaker, Rushdale, Pennsylvania, 1860s

Entrance to an Anthracite Coal Mine
No.2 Slope - Entrance to an Anthracite Coal Mine, Pennsylvania, USA - the miners are shown on a gun boat, descending by an inclined slope into the mine. Date: circa 1910s

Mineral varieties including sulphur, mellite, amber and coal.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Adolph Kenngotts Mineralogy section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

CHILD LABOR, 1913. Boys picking slate in a great coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine. Oil over a photograph by Lewis W. Hine, c1913

YACHT: BOILER, 1880. Cross-section of the boiler for the steam-yacht, Anthracite. Engraving, American, 1880

YACHT: ANTHRACITE, 1880. The English ocean steam-yacht, Anthracite. Engraving, American, 1880

CHILD LABOR, 1913. Boys picking slate in a great coal breaker in a Pennsylvania anthracite mine, 1913. Oil over a photograph

PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINERS. Miners and a car full of coal in an coal mine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1905

PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINERS. Miners and slate pickers in an anthracite coal mine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1905

PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINERS. Miners at work in an anthracite coal mine, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1900

SCRANTON: COAL MINE, c1905. Boys picking through slate at a anthracite coal mine, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Stereograph, c1905

Vegetation, peat layer, brown coal, bituminous or household coal, and anthracite or highest-quality coal

Anthracite

Near metallic lustre of anthracite rock

An emergency hospital in a Pennsylvania anthracite coal mine. Stereograph, c1917
COAL MINE HOSPITAL, c1917. An emergency hospital in a Pennsylvania anthracite coal mine. Stereograph, c1917

Coal Strike, 1902
COAL STRIKE, 1902. President Theodore Roosevelt meeting with the anthracite coal company owners in an attempt to end the strike of 1902. Contemporary illustration

ANTHRACITE STRIKE, 1888. Miners calling a meeting during the coal miners strike in Pennsylvania, 1887-1888. Line engraving after W.A. Rogers from an American newspaper of 1888

High-grade, low-sulphur coal from British Columbia

Lumps of high-grade anthracite coal
Anthracite. Specimens of anthracite coal, a hard, lustrous sedimentary rock derived from vegetable debris. Anthracite is a slow-burning

Barentsburg, Svalbard, Norway (rr)
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"Unloading Coal in the 1930s: A Glimpse into Anthracite's Industrial Past" Step back in time to the 1930s, where unloading coal was a common sight. This captivating image showcases the laborious process of transferring anthracite, a type of coal known for its high carbon content and clean-burning properties. As workers diligently unload this valuable resource, they contribute to fueling industries and homes alike. Delve even further into history with the Divination Mirror from 900/600 B. C. , an enigmatic artifact created by an unknown artist. This mirror holds secrets and stories yet untold, offering glimpses into ancient beliefs and practices surrounding divination. Anthracite's significance extends beyond its industrial uses; it is deeply rooted in nature as well. Organic substances like coal are formed over millions of years through geological processes that transform plant matter into fossil fuels. The lithographic depiction highlights its distinct coloration, showcasing its unique beauty within the mineral world. The International Smoke Abatement Exhibition at South Kensington engraving sheds light on efforts made to combat pollution caused by burning various types of coal. It serves as a reminder that even during times when environmental concerns were less prominent, steps were taken towards cleaner energy sources. Explore C. Edgar Patience's workshop through two intriguing objects - a piece of pyrite and needlenose pliers - both crafted with skillful precision but serving different purposes entirely. These artifacts offer insight into Patience's craftsmanship while highlighting his connection to anthracite mining. Transport yourself to Rushdale, Pennsylvania in the 1860s with Thomas H. Johnson's portrayal of Gibsons Breaker - a vital structure within the anthracite industry responsible for separating impurities from raw coal before distribution. Journey underground through "Entrance to an Anthracite Coal Mine, " capturing both awe-inspiring vastness and perilous conditions.