Print of Two Young Miners at Croust Time, Cornwall, Late 1800s
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Framed Print of Two young miners at croust time at an unidentified mine in Cornwall. Late 1800s
This photograph shows two young miners having a break ( croust is a traditional Cornish word for a break for food). One man has a sledge hammer the other a mining type pick. The man on the left is lighting his pipe with a candle, while the the other wears candles on a string around his neck and sits on a water barrel. He drinks water out of a metal or ceramic bottle. His pasty, in a white linen bag, is balanced on his knee. The title of the photograph is incorrectly written as Cornish Mineing Series, Grouse Time'. Photographer: Unknown. Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture. © From the collection of the RIC
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Media ID 15405392
Edwardian Cornwall , Cornish Mining Heritage , Cornwall Mining Industry
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A photograph of two young miners taking a break in an unidentified mine in Cornwall, late 19th century. The image shows the men resting on a wooden surface, surrounded by tools and personal belongings. One miner holds a sledge hammer while the other has a mining pick. A candle is lit for one man to light his pipe. One miner sits on top of a water barrel with candles tied around his neck, holding a metal or ceramic bottle filled with water. His pasty is placed inside a white linen bag balanced on his knee. This print captures the daily life of Cornish miners during this period in history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 58.8cm x 41.4cm (23.1" x 16.3")
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