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COAL MINERs CHILD, 1938. Coal miners child using a hole in the door to enter



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COAL MINERs CHILD, 1938. Coal miners child using a hole in the door to enter

COAL MINERs CHILD, 1938.
Coal miners child using a hole in the door to enter a bedroom with a smoking pipe in one hand and a gun in the other in Bertha Hill, West Virginia. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, September 1938

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1938 Bedroom Blanket Child Coal Door Farm Security Administration Great Depression Hole Marion Miner New Deal Pillow Pipe Pistol Post Poverty September Southeastern Wallpaper West Virginia Wolcott


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Bring a piece of history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the evocative image of a coal miner's child from 1938. This classic photograph, taken in Bertha Hill, West Virginia, captures a moment of raw determination as the child navigates life in a coal mining community. With a smoking pipe in one hand and a gun in the other, this image is a powerful reminder of the resilience and grit of the past. Our high-quality Photo Mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe, ensuring your mug not only tells a story but also serves your favorite beverage with ease. Add this unique and meaningful mug to your collection and start your day with a dose of inspiration.

A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

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This powerful photograph, titled "COAL MINERs CHILD, 1938" captures a poignant moment in the life of a young boy living in Bertha Hill, West Virginia during the Great Depression. Taken by Marion Post Wolcott in September 1938 as part of the Farm Security Administration's documentation of American life, this image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by coal miner families. In this snapshot, we see a small child using a hole in the door to enter his bedroom. The room is sparsely furnished with only a bed covered by an old blanket and pillows against worn-out wallpaper. However, what truly catches our attention are the objects held tightly in his hands - on one side he clutches onto a smoking pipe while on the other he grips firmly onto a gun. These contrasting symbols speak volumes about the boy's daily life and surroundings. The smoking pipe suggests that even at such an early age, he may have been exposed to adult habits or perhaps trying to find solace amidst difficult circumstances. Meanwhile, holding onto a gun hints at both protection and vulnerability within this poverty-stricken community. Wolcott's photograph serves as an important reminder of how economic hardship impacted individuals during this era. It sheds light on not just material deprivation but also psychological struggles faced by children growing up under such challenging conditions. This image stands as evidence of resilience and strength exhibited by those who endured these hardships while offering us insight into their world through artistry lensed from behind time

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