Two miners, Maddiston

Maker
Unknown
Production date
(Early 20th Century)
Description
The miners have carbide lights attached to their bunnets, and one has his piece box in his pocket. They are wearing what was known in farming as 'Nicky Tams', strings to hold the bottoms of their trousers up out of the mud. One has a riveted leather object over his shoulder (a knee or elbow pad?)
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Department
Maker
Production date
(Early 20th Century)
Subject person
Accession number
P16486

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