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Candle in holder used underground in coal mines, 18th century

Description

Before the invention of safety lamps in the early nineteenth century, candles in holders such as this one provided the only source of light underground in coal mines.

Owner:
Pontypridd Museum
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Pontypridd Museum
Copyright Details:
Pontypridd Museum 2004
Publisher Ref:
GTJ74940
Item uploaded:
28/1/2010
Date originally created:
1800-1899
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