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PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINERS. Miners at work in an anthracite coal mine, Scranton, Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA: COAL MINERS.
Miners at work in an anthracite coal mine, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1900
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Media ID 12243766
1890s 1900 1900s Decade Anonymous Anthracite Coal Drilling Mine Miner Pennsylvania Scranton Shovel Struggle Underground Working
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the early 1900s, deep into the heart of a coal mine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The image showcases the relentless struggle of hardworking miners as they toil away underground, their faces etched with determination and resilience. The anonymous photographer has captured a moment frozen in history, where men armed with shovels and drills delve into the depths of the anthracite coal mine. Their bodies are covered in dust and grime, evidence of their tireless efforts to extract this valuable resource that powered America's industrial revolution. In this turn-of-the-century scene, we witness firsthand the harsh realities faced by these brave individuals who risked their lives daily for their livelihoods. The dimly lit interior adds an eerie ambiance to the photograph, emphasizing both the physical challenges and dangers lurking within these mines. Pennsylvania was known as a hub for coal mining during this era, fueling not only local economies but also shaping national progress. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of our nation's reliance on such labor-intensive industries at that time. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from The Granger Collection's carousel collection, we are transported back to an era when hard work meant survival. It is through images like these that we can appreciate both the sacrifices made by those who came before us and how far we have come since then.
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