Seam Collection (page 2)

Boy putter drawing a carriage containing 2 1 / 4 cwt of coal along a 24 inch high seam
Boy putter drawing a carriage containing 2 1/4 cwt of coal along a 24 inch high seam, Halifax, Yorkshire, England. From Matthias Dunn A Treatise on the Winning and Working of Collieries

Woman putter dragging sledge of coal along a narrow seam - South Wales. British coal industry c1848

Boy putters moving coal in a narrow seam - Lancashire, England. From Matthias Dunn A Treatise on the Winning and Working of Collieries, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1848

Boy putter dragging a sledge of coal along a narrow seam - South Wales. From A Treatise on the Winning and Working of Collieries by Matthias Dunn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1848

Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England, showing the head gear above the shaft, and work in an active coal seam. The central vignettes show two models of miners lamp, the Davy, left

South Staffordshire Coal Field, England. Holers at work in a thick seam of coal, worked in a pillar and stall system, leaving pillars of coal to support the roof

Mine working in the South Staffordshire Coalfield, England. In this thick seam pillars of coal have been left to support the roof

Little bridesmaid in churchyard with gravestones 17 Nov 1961 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS0906-23

Curly Locks, Curly Locks! wilt thou be mine? Thou shalt not wash dishes, nor yet feed the swine, But sit on a cushion and sew a fine seam, And feed upon strawberries, sugar and cream! 20th century

Peat extraction, seam cut through bog with recently cut blocks, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Peat extraction, seam cut through bog with cotton-grass, Eshaness, Mainland, Shetland, Scotland

Peat cuttings, islander cutting seam through peat, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Peat cuttings, seam cut through peat, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Open cast coal mine
Coal mining. View of an open cast coal mine. Open cast mines are found where the coal seams are thick and not far below the surface

Miner cutting coal in a narrow seam, South Wales
A miner undercutting or holing the coal in a narrow seam, Plas y Coed Level, South Wales. A solitary candle provides him with light

Artists impression of a colliery explosion
An artists impression of a colliery explosion caused by firedamp, used in lectures on mining, taken from the Illustrated London News

Miners at Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales
A group of miners from the morning shift pose for their photo in a coal seam at Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales

Collapsed roof, Llanerch Colliery, South Wales
View of a collapsed roof at Llanerch Colliery near Pontypool in South Wales. Some of the thick wooden props have broken

Miners at Baldwins Clog and Legging Level, South Wales
Three miners in a coal seam at Baldwins Clog and Legging Level, near Pontypool in South Wales

Evidence of side movement, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
Evidence of side movement, with a broken prop on the left, in a coal seam at Tirpentwys Colliery, near Pontypool in South Wales

Timber supports in a South Wales mine
Timber supports in a mine in South Wales

Miners at Baldwins Clog and Legging Level, South Wales
Three miners in a coal seam at Baldwins Clog and Legging Level, near Pontypool in South Wales

Managers of Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales
The General Manager and Manager of Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales, photographed in a mineshaft

Miner working in Plas y Coed Level, South Wales
A miner working in the Plas y Coed Level, South Wales

Georgia - Batumi - Workers at a quarry
Quarry workers mining one of the many seams of good quality stone to be found in the area around Batumi (formerly Batum or Batoum), a city on the Black Sea coast and capital of Adjara

Seam welding aluminium plates - arc lamp
Two welders seam weld aluminium plates onto the roof of a liquid methane tank at Canvey Island under the light of an arc lamp. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Welding an aluminium roof - Liquid Methane tank
A welder seam welds the aluminium roof of a large domed liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Seam welding aluminium plate
Two welders seam weld aluminium metal plates onto the curved framework of a large domed liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: 1966

Building the framework for a domed roof
A welder seam welds aluminium plate whilst sitting on the edge of a centre section of a domed roof, built to cover a liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Building the roof of a liquid methane tank
Two welders work on the domed aluminium roof of a large liquid methane tank at Canvey Island. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A bathtime scene, by A. E. Bestall
Small Girl (owner of the teddy bear), after careful inspection of herself after her bath: You know, mummy, God must be magic, Hes made me without a single seam

Eccentric Juvenile Garb
Man: trousers with decorative border on outside leg. Girl: pink print dress, pantalettes & pelerine. Boy: full skirted blue coat, V shaped waist seam & very full sleeves

Stratified rock at Agio Pavlos in southern Crete, island of Crete, Greece, Mediterranean, Europe

Volcanic stratified rocks, Parque Nacional del Teide, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Costume / Flower Arranging
Lace jackets: one black the other white with pink ribbon trim. Green plaid dress: no waist seam, ornamented with black ribbon held in place by tiny bands

Fringed Hem 1924
Two tubular shaped dresses with low waistlines. One has a deep V neckline, uneven seam at the hip & a gored skirt, the other a slanting low waistline & fringed skirt

MENs COATS 1853
Three sobre looking French gentlemen in top hats, strapped trousers & double- breasted coats: one with a fur collar, one like a frock coat but without the waist seam

MENs COSTUME 1838
Strapped pantaloons (inside seam visible), blue sleeved mantle with cape collar, plaid lining & antique cuffs. Short brown coat with fur collar & cuffs & red lining

L OBSERVATEUR 1835
Embroidered waistcoat, S-B cut-away coat with velvet collar, grey trousers with decorative side seam, square quizzing glass. Front & rear view of a frock coat

Squirrel Fur Coat 1922
A 3/4 length coat in grey squirrel fur with a high stand collar, hip level seam, full sleeves, decorative shoulder panels, cuffs & border. A brimless fur hat is worn

Paletot Overcoat 1907
American paletot overcoat viewed from the back: long full skirts with vents, waist seam & hip pockets with flaps. The gentleman wears a bowler hat

Evening Dress / Men 1913
Gentleman in evening dress & a topcoat similar to a frock coat with a seam at the waist

Male Type / Men about Town
Two gentlemen in dress clothes: tailcoats, trousers with braid down the outer seam, wing collars, white waistcoats & gloves

Undercutting Coal Seam
Undercutting a thin coal seam

Silver Mining Camp
A silver miners camp, Nevada (USA) Our picture represents the typical mining camp in one of the gullies that seam the mountains of the district

Boy Working at Coalface
BOY WORKING A LOW SEAM Eighteen is the age at which boys are allowed to get coal, and they are at that age considered " three-quarters of a man (from the Report)

Ball & Dinner Dress 1861
Ball dress: white silk, tulle puffings arranged spirally on the skirt, trimmed with pink roses. Dinner dress: robe imperatrice in sable trimmed green silk, no waist seam

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"Unearthing the Depths: Exploring the Fascinating World of Seams" Miners working at the coalface, South Wales: Witnessing their unwavering determination as they delve into the heart of darkness. Coal miner filling truck, South Wales mine: Every shovelful a testament to their tireless efforts in extracting black gold from deep within the earth. Miner working in a coal seam, South Wales: A symphony of sweat and grit, where miners navigate treacherous tunnels to unearth nature's hidden treasure. Two miners in a narrow coal seam, South Wales: Shoulder-to-shoulder companionship amidst cramped quarters; together they conquer adversity with unity and resilience. Jigsaw puzzle: Like intricate pieces fitting perfectly together, seams interlock to form an extraordinary tapestry beneath our feet. Boston terrier and puppies: Just as adorable pups inherit traits from their parents, seams carry remnants of ancient history embedded within them for us to unravel. Undercutting coal, Baldwins Level, Pontypool, South Wales: The artistry of undercutting reveals skilled hands delicately sculpting through layers of time to extract precious resources. Peat cutting with blocks drying Isle of Skye Scotland: Seam by seam, peat cutters craftily harvest this natural resource while preserving its essence for future generations. Surtout Greatcoat 1907 & Seaside Fashions 1878 : Fashion trends may change like shifting seams but remain stitched into history as timeless reminders of past eras' style statements. Working a high seam in a coal mine & Miner working a high seam Victorian period : Scaling great heights underground demands courage and expertise.