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Slate dressing at Dinorwig Quarry, photograph
Mr Hugh Jones (of Maes Padarn, Llanberis) operating a slate dressing machine in Dinorwig Quarry. Mr Hugh Jones worked in Dinorwig Quarry from 1928 to the 1960s when he had to retire due to ill health (caused by slate dust). Mr Hugh Jones worked in various different locations within Dinorwig Quarry, including Wellington, Braich, and Australia. The photograph is mounted on pink card, and has been laminated.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2009.67
Acquisition
Donation, 24/7/2009
Measurements
mount
(mm): 247
mount
(mm): 297
mount
(mm): 203
mount
(mm): 253
Techniques
black and white (monochrome photograph)
photograph
Material
paper
card
plastic
Location
In store
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