Carron Co coal trimmers known as 'Carron tailors'

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1900
 Description
Ten men and a boy pose for the camera. Four are holding large heart-shaped shovels. All are wearing bunnets. Behind them is a ship moored at the dockside, with a ladder lying between the ship's railing and dockside.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
Doherty Photographic Collection/Family & Personal Papers Group
Maker
Production date
Circa 1900
Subject person
Subject place
Bo'ness Docks/Bo'ness town centre/Bo'ness area
Subject notes
The trimmers were known as 'Carron tailors'. Their job was to ensure the even distribution of a cargo of coal on board a ship. This was important for the ship's stability.
Accession number
P21004

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