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COAL MINERs CHILD, 1938. Coal miners child using a hole in the door to enter
COAL MINERs CHILD, 1938.
Coal miners child using a hole in the door to enter a bedroom with a smoking pipe in one hand and a gun in the other in Bertha Hill, West Virginia. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, September 1938
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Media ID 13213839
1938 Bedroom Blanket Child Coal Door Farm Security Administration Great Depression Hole Marion Miner New Deal Pillow Pipe Pistol Post Poverty September Southeastern Wallpaper West Virginia Wolcott
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our captivating Coal Miner's Child Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, captured in 1938 by an unidentified photographer in Bertha Hill, West Virginia, showcases a young coal miner's child deftly navigating life in the coal mining community. With a hole in the door as their entrance, they carry on despite the harsh realities of their environment. The child's determination and resilience are palpable as they hold a smoking pipe in one hand and a gun in the other. This powerful piece of American history is now available as a Fine Art Print, perfect for adding depth and character to your home or office decor. Experience the raw emotion and authenticity of this iconic photograph, brought to life through our high-quality printing process.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47cm x 40.6cm (18.5" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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This powerful photograph, titled "COAL MINERs CHILD, 1938" captures a poignant moment in the life of a young boy living in Bertha Hill, West Virginia during the Great Depression. Taken by Marion Post Wolcott in September 1938 as part of the Farm Security Administration's documentation of American life, this image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by coal miner families. In this snapshot, we see a small child using a hole in the door to enter his bedroom. The room is sparsely furnished with only a bed covered by an old blanket and pillows against worn-out wallpaper. However, what truly catches our attention are the objects held tightly in his hands - on one side he clutches onto a smoking pipe while on the other he grips firmly onto a gun. These contrasting symbols speak volumes about the boy's daily life and surroundings. The smoking pipe suggests that even at such an early age, he may have been exposed to adult habits or perhaps trying to find solace amidst difficult circumstances. Meanwhile, holding onto a gun hints at both protection and vulnerability within this poverty-stricken community. Wolcott's photograph serves as an important reminder of how economic hardship impacted individuals during this era. It sheds light on not just material deprivation but also psychological struggles faced by children growing up under such challenging conditions. This image stands as evidence of resilience and strength exhibited by those who endured these hardships while offering us insight into their world through artistry lensed from behind time
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