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COAL MINERS, 1942. Miners in the room where lamps are kept at Montour #4 mine in Pittsburgh
COAL MINERS, 1942.
Miners in the room where lamps are kept at Montour #4 mine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photograph by John Collier, November 1942
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Media ID 13213877
1942 Black Bucket Cable Coal Collier Fuel Helmet Industry Lamp Mine Miner New Deal November Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Room
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Coal Miners, 1942 poster print. This vintage photograph, taken by John Collier in November 1942, captures a moment in history at Montour #4 mine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Witness the gritty reality of coal mining as miners carefully tend to their lamps in this evocative black and white image. Add a touch of history and character to your space with this striking Coal Miners, 1942 poster print from Media Storehouse and Granger Art on Demand.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42.9cm x 42cm (16.9" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "COAL MINERS, 1942" transports us back to a crucial era in American history. Taken by renowned photographer John Collier in November 1942, the image captures a group of hardworking miners inside the room where lamps are stored at Montour #4 mine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this powerful snapshot, we witness the resilience and determination of these African American coal miners as they prepare for another grueling day underground. The room is dimly lit by hanging lamps that will soon guide them through the dark depths of the mine. Each miner stands tall with their helmets on and buckets ready to be filled with precious fuel. Collier's composition skillfully highlights not only the physicality of their work but also their camaraderie. These men represent an industry that fueled America's growth during a time when coal was vital for energy production. The photograph serves as a testament to both the strength and struggles faced by workers during this period marked by economic hardship and government intervention through programs like Roosevelt's New Deal. It reminds us of our nation's industrial past while honoring those who labored tirelessly beneath its surface. "COAL MINERS, 1942" encapsulates an important chapter in American history, capturing not just a moment frozen in time but also conveying profound respect for these unsung heroes who powered our nation forward against all odds.
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