Description: Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Slate Pickers at Coal MineUnposted circa 1906 This is a vintage antique postcard showing breaker boys outside a anthracite coal mine having their picture taken. These young boys worked inside a anthracite coal breaker picking out the slate from the coal. It was dangerous back breaking work, working for 10 hours a day for six days a week.Beginning in the 1860's this practice of using boys between 8 and 12 years old continued until it was discontinued in the 1920's. This postcard in near fine, unposted condition with highlights in glitter. (see photos for a better idea of the condition). A great card for any collection of coal mining memorabilia.Don't miss out, add this vintage postcard to your collection today! Seller location # p-3a Pabookman Books Postcards Ephemera
Price: 11.95 USD
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-19T02:40:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Material: Cardboard
City: Wilkes-Barre
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Child Labor - Breaker Boys
Continent: North America
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Theme: Anthracite Coal Mining, Colliery
Region: Pennsylvania
Country: USA
Features: Undivided Back, Highlighted with Glitter
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
