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Mine no. 30, Kenvir, Kentucky, USA
Mine no. 30 of the Black Mountain Coal Corporation at Kenvir, Harlan County, Kentucky, USA. Date: 1927
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Media ID 14231744
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Coal Corporation Hills Kentucky Mine Mines Mining 1927 Harlan
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of history and charm to your mailbox with our selection of Greeting Cards from Media Storehouse. This exquisite design features a captivating black and white photograph from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, showcasing Mine no. 30 in Kenvir, Kentucky, USA, from 1927. The Black Mountain Coal Corporation mine, located in Harlan County, stands proudly against the backdrop of rolling hills and blue skies. Add a personal message to this timeless piece and send a piece of history to your loved ones. Perfect for any occasion, our Greeting Cards evoke a sense of nostalgia and make for a unique and thoughtful gift.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the raw power and grit of coal mining in America during the 1920s. The image, taken in 1927, depicts Mine No. 30 of the Black Mountain Coal Corporation in Kenvir, Harlan County, Kentucky. The rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains is evident in the background, with the steep hills and narrow valley providing a challenging yet necessary environment for the extraction of coal. The photograph showcases the industrial might of the coal industry during this period, with several buildings and pieces of equipment scattered throughout the scene. The large, imposing structure at the center of the image is the mine's headframe, which supported the large conveyor belt system used to transport coal from the mine to the surface. The coal cars, stacked high with the black mineral, are ready to be transported to the processing plant or to waiting trains for distribution. Despite the impressive machinery, the human element is not forgotten in this photograph. The miners, who labored in the dark, cramped conditions of the mine, are absent from the scene, but their presence is felt in the worn boots and discarded tools that can be seen scattered around the site. The harsh realities of coal mining in the 1920s are evident in the rough, unforgiving terrain and the heavy equipment that dominated the landscape. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the history and heritage of coal mining in America, and the sacrifices and hardships endured by those who worked in the industry during this period. The image captures a moment in time that is both historical and deeply personal, offering a glimpse into the lives of the miners and their families, and the communities that were built around the coal mines of Appalachia.
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