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Turning the conveyor, drawing
Crayon/pastel on paper drawing of a coal face (c.1950s/1960s) at Six Bells Colliery. The men are 'turning the conveyor' basically dismantling it and re building it in its new position as the coal face advances. Note the undercutting machine to the left of the picture. Signed 'Chopper' bottom right, and dated 1985. Mounted, framed and glazed.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2010.40/2
Acquisition
Purchase, 19/5/2010
Measurements
frame
(mm): 573
frame
(mm): 778
frame
(mm): 23
Techniques
pencil on paper
painting and drawing
crayon on paper
painting and drawing
Material
paper
card
wood
glass
Location
In store
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