Pit Mine Collection

High angle view of empty dirt roads at open-pit coal mine, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia
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Persberg Mines, Sweden
Engraved illustrations of Mining from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Coal Mine
Vintage engraving showing a cross section of a coal mine, 1864

Coal miners, wood engraving, published in 1877
Workers in the coal mine. Wood engraving, published in 1877

Victorian coal miner pushing a minecart
Victorian vintage engraving of a 19th century coal miner pushing coal in a minecart. The minecart or mine cart (also known as a mine trolley) is a type of rolling stock found on a mine railway

The punishment of flatterers
" The punishment of flatterers, a scene from Dantes inferno. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Spirits in Purgatory
" A troop of spirits in purgatory, a scene from Dantes inferno. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Kalgoorlie Super Pit Gold Mine

Cross section illustration of pit mine showing elevators moving up and down in mine shaft, and train of coal below

Opal Mine Air Shaft in Australian

Wood processing machines
illustration of a Wood processing machines

Horse powered windlass
Antique engraving of a horse powered windlass being used in a 19th century mine

Steam elevator from Otis brothers in New York

Transmission elevator
Antique illustration of a Transmission elevator

Hand goods lift
Antique illustration of a Hand goods lift

Wood cutting machine
Antique illustration of a wood cutting machine

Wood proccesing machine
Antique illustration of a wood cutting machine

Coal mine showing two shafts, coal miners lift, and lift to transport coal to surface, diagram

Messel fossil pit site in Hesse Germany

Open pit mine, the largest in the world, pit is 3800m across and 720m deep, Bingham Canyon Copper Mine, Utah, USA

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"Pit Mines: Unveiling the Depths of Sweden's Persberg Mines and Beyond" Step back in time to the 19th century as we explore the captivating world of pit mines. Let us transport you to Sweden's renowned Persberg Mines, where coal miners toiled tirelessly beneath the earth's surface. In an enchanting wood engraving from 1877, we witness Victorian coal miners pushing minecarts through dimly lit tunnels, their faces etched with determination. But it wasn't all labor and grit within these depths; tales of punishment and spirituality also found their place. The haunting image titled "The Punishment of Flatterers" reminds us that even underground, justice prevailed. Meanwhile, spirits in purgatory whispered stories of hope amidst hardship. Venturing beyond Swedish borders, our journey takes us to Australia's Kalgoorlie Super Pit Gold Mine—a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit for precious minerals. A cross-sectional illustration reveals elevators gracefully ascending and descending deep into the mine shafts while a train laden with coal chugs along below—an intricate dance orchestrated by human ingenuity. Diving further into this subterranean realm, we stumble upon an opal mine air shaft—its ethereal glow illuminating a hidden treasure trove beneath arid lands. Witnessing wood processing machines at work showcases how innovation seamlessly merged with tradition in extracting valuable resources. Transportation mechanisms played a vital role in these mining endeavors; enter the horse-powered windlass—a majestic sight as horses effortlessly harnessed their strength to hoist materials from great depths. And who could forget the awe-inspiring steam elevator—the epitome of industrial revolution marvels? As we conclude our exploration into pit mines' rich history, let us reflect on humanity's unwavering quest for wealth buried within Earth’s bosom. These mines stand as testaments not only to man’s tenacity but also his ability to adapt and innovate in the face of adversity.