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Bureau Of Mines, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bureau Of Mines, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Bureau Of Mines, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bureau Of Mines, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Bureau Of Mines, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917
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This striking photograph, titled "Bureau Of Mines, Mine Rescue Methods, 1917" by Harris & Ewing, offers a glimpse into the past of mine safety procedures during the early 20th century in America. The image demonstrates a group of individuals, both male and female, showcasing various mine rescue methods. In the foreground, a man bandages the injured leg of a colleague, who lies on a makeshift stretcher. Another man, possibly a mine inspector, displays a splint and bandages, ready to apply them to an injured miner. A woman, likely Martha Ewing Kuntze or Martha Ewing Newcombe, who was a prominent figure in the mine rescue movement and a co-owner of Harris Ewing Photographic Studio, observes the scene with a serious expression. In the background, a man in a protective suit, resembling a 'guinea pig,' is shown in a glass case, likely as a test subject for the effectiveness of the newly developed safety equipment. This photograph, part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, provides a fascinating insight into the crucial role of mine safety during the 1910s, a time when the mining industry was undergoing significant changes and improvements to ensure the safety and well-being of its workforce. The image is a poignant reminder of the importance of science, medicine, and the collective effort to protect people from harm.
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