Title
Polish miners at Wielleczka salt mine descending the shaft, 1869
Caption
Polish miners at Wielleczka salt mine descending the shaft in a group of six each sitting in a loop of rope, with all six loops attached to a single rope. Because explosive gases are not a problem in salt mines, the miners are carrying candles with naked flames for light. From "Underground Life; or, Mines and Miners" by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving.
Date
1869
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009745P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
23,6Mb (3,0Mb) / 7,8in x 11,8in / 2330 x 3543 (300dpi)