Mines : Children Hauling
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Mines : Children Hauling
CHILDREN WORKING AS PUTTERS Three children hurrying - hauling a laden wagon through a low gallery, on hands and knees : boys and girls both did this work (Report)
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1842 Conditions Gallery Hauling Knees Laden Mines Report Wagon Putters
This evocative image captures the harsh realities of child labor in the mines during the early 19th century. The photograph, titled
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Children Hauling," depicts three young children working as putters in a low gallery of a mine. Dressed in ragged clothing and barefoot, they are seen hurrying to haul a laden wagon through the narrow, dimly lit passageway. Both boys and girls are shown performing this arduous task, their small frames bent at the waist as they pull the wagon on their hands and knees. The scene is reminiscent of a report published in 1842, which documented the deplorable conditions faced by child laborers in the mines. The low gallery, with its low ceiling and cramped space, would have made it difficult for the children to stand upright, adding to the physical strain of their labor. The children's faces are etched with concentration and determination, yet their expressions betray a sense of weariness and resignation. The weight of the wagon, combined with the harsh working conditions, would have taken a heavy toll on their young bodies. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of child labor in the mines during the Industrial Revolution. It highlights the desperate circumstances that forced children to work in dangerous and physically demanding conditions at a young age, often leading to long-term health problems and a lack of opportunities for education and personal growth." Mary Evans Picture Library / Mary Evans Prints Online. (2023). Children Hauling [Photograph]. Retrieved [insert date] from https://www.maryevans.com/image/10008396/Children-Hauling-Three-children-hurrying-hauling-a-laden-wagon-through-a-low-gallery-on-hands-and-knees:-boys-and-girls-both-did-this-work-1842-children-working-as-putters-mines-conditions-putters.html.
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