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Photographic Print : 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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TRURI : MIuid.5
Media ID 15405392
© From the collection of the RIC
Edwardian Pasty Victorian Pasties
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Discover the rich history of Cornwall's mining past with this captivating photograph from the Royal Cornwall Museum. Our Media Storehouse range brings you this stunning image of two young miners taking a "croust" or break, showcasing the authenticity and hardworking spirit of the late 1800s mining era. With one miner wielding a sledgehammer and the other holding a mining pick, this black and white photograph transports you back in time. Add this unique piece to your collection and explore the stories of Cornwall's mining heritage.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Capturing a Glimpse into the Lives of Young Miners in Late 1800s Cornwall
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. 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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