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Fine Art Print : Woman and boy drawing a corve containing 3-4 cwt of coal - Bolton, Lancashire, England
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Woman and boy drawing a corve containing 3-4 cwt of coal - Bolton, Lancashire, England
Woman and boy drawing a corve containing 3-4 cwt of coal - Bolton, Lancashire, England. Woman wears harness round waist, passing between her legs and attached sledge by a chain. British coal industry c1848. Engraving
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Media ID 9788683
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Attached Bolton C1848 Chain Child Coal Drawing Extractive Female Fuel Harness Hydrocarbon Industry Labour Lancashire Legs Mechanisation Mining Passing Round Sledge Waist Wears
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of a woman and a boy from the Universal Images Group (UIG) archive. This evocative scene takes us back to the industrial heartland of Bolton, Lancashire, England, in the late 19th or early 20th century. The woman, dressed in traditional workwear, is intently focused as she harnesses herself and attaches the chain to the sledge, while the young boy looks on with curiosity. Together, they prepare to draw a corve, a traditional coal sledge, laden with an impressive 3-4 cwt (154-184 kg) of coal. This stunning print is a testament to the resilience and determination of the working class during the coal mining era. Bring this piece of history into your home and add a touch of timeless charm to your decor.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 29.6cm (21" x 11.7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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
In this print from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported back in time to the coal mines of Bolton, Lancashire, England. The image showcases a woman and a young boy working together to draw a corve filled with 3-4 cwt of coal. It is an intimate glimpse into the harsh realities of the British coal industry circa 1848. The woman wears a harness around her waist, which passes between her legs and is attached to the sledge by a chain. Her determination and strength are evident as she pulls the heavy load alongside the young boy, who assists her in this laborious task. Their faces reveal both weariness and resilience - symbols of their daily struggle for survival. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder of the arduous conditions faced by those involved in mining during this era. The importance of coal as fuel for heating homes and powering industries cannot be understated. However, it came at great cost - physically, emotionally, and socially. As we reflect on this historical moment captured through artistry, let us not forget that behind every piece of coal extracted from beneath our feet lies countless stories like these - stories that shaped nations and propelled progress forward. May we honor their sacrifices while also acknowledging how far we have come in terms of mechanization and hydrocarbon extraction techniques.
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