Title
Mexican miners, 1869
Caption
Miners in Chihuahua, Mexico, ascending a mineshaft by means of crude steps. carrying candles attached to sticks to light their way. Descending and ascending such shafts was a daily hazard. The state of Chihuahua has been a source of silver, gold and mercury for many centuries. From "Underground Life; or, Mines and Miners" by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving.
Date
1869
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009737P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
23,9Mb (2,9Mb) / 7,9in x 11,8in / 2362 x 3543 (300dpi)