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Apprentice splitting slate, Delabole Quarry, Cornwall
An apprentice splitting a slate at the Delabole Quarry in North Cornwall. Slate has been mined in the area since the middle ages
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1985 Apprentice Chisel Conditions Eighties Hammer Hard Mine Mined Mining Quarry Slate Splitting
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17cm x 24.4cm (6.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, an apprentice woman is intently focused on her task at Delabole Quarry in North Cornwall, England. The year is 1985, and the rich history of slate mining in the area stretches back to the middle ages. With a determined expression on her face, she wields a hammer and chisel, carefully splitting a slate into two pieces. The quarry's rugged terrain and rough-hewn walls provide a stark backdrop to her labor, a testament to the challenging conditions faced by miners in the 1980s. Despite the hardships, the apprentice's hat adorned with a badge and her worn work clothes suggest a sense of pride and dedication to her craft. Her smile reveals a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, as she contributes to the long and storied tradition of slate mining in Cornwall. The image captures a moment in time, a snapshot of an industry that has shaped the region's history and identity. The Delabole Quarry, with its towering cliffs and intricate network of tunnels, has been a source of slate for centuries. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human effort and skill required to extract this valuable resource from the earth. As the apprentice's chisel strikes the slate, the sound echoes through the quarry, a testament to the enduring legacy of this ancient industry. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the past, a glimpse into the lives of those who have worked the land and shaped the history of Cornwall.
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