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Lewis Merthyr Colliery, film negative
Cornwell, John (Mr)
(photographer (of original))
unknown
(photographer (of original))
Black and white film negative of a photograph showing the Royal visit to Lewis Merthyr Colliery, 27 June 1912. The King and the Pit Pony. Queen Mary is on the right. Note the pisyn tyn or leather back piece used by hauliers on their buttocks to protect them when lifting derailed trams back on the track.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2014.45/192
Historical Associations
Association Type: Colliery
Place: Lewis Merthyr Colliery
Creation/Production
20th century, late / 27/06/1972
Role: photographer
Role: photographer (of original)
Period:
20th century, late
Acquisition
donation, 13/6/2014
Measurements
Length
(mm): 100
Width
(mm): 125
Material
Film (photographic)
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