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Morfa Colliery explosion 1890, jacket
Black jacket with white lace trim. Re. Morfa Colliery explosion, 10th March 1890.
Worn by Mary Peppin for funeral of her husband John Peppin (39) of Brick Row, Taibach who was trapped in an air pocket at Morfa Colliery disaster in 1890. The body was recovered 5 years later when an old working was explored.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2010.99/4
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Pippin, John
Association Type: colliery
Date: 10/03/1890
Acquisition
Donation, 6/12/2010
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Material
textile
Location
Nantgarw room 224 rack 6/C
Classification
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