#CoalMiners

[leadpac]

Coal Miners Day!

A Tribute to Men in the Most Dangerous Profession.

[superclamknighttoad]

Belgian coal miners riding up on an elevator after a day of work, 1920s. #coalminers (bij Belgium) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmCFvN3oNvG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

DID NOT DIE IN VAIN -- 'TWAS ONCE A BELOVED PET AS WELL.

PIC INFO: Spotlight on a real-life, and former "canary in the coalmine," inscribed with the legend: "In Memory of Little Joe. Died November 3rd 1875. Aged 3 Years."

OVERVIEW: "19th century coal miners would traditionally take canaries in cages down into the mine with them. The birds would act as an early warning system for carbon monoxide gas. When the canary stopped singing the miner would know that he had to escape the chamber he was in. This particular yellow canary was obviously a favoured pet as well as a working bird."

-- MESSY NESSY CHIC (blogspot)

Source: www.messynessychic.com/2013/10/14/13-things-i-found-on-the-internet-today-vol-xliii

[carlyraejepsans]

other artists have made a point of being like "stop saying you hate the pairing but like the art. it's annoying and still insulting" which is fair, but honestly every single time that's happened to me that person eventually came back to say they like them unironically now so. it doesn't even annoy me anymore, lol. oh, so you normally hate this ship? that's nice do tell me more. ignore the crosshair btw

[ghostshipglamour]

He’s not getting out

(Batik shadow blue 46)

[niftukkun]

far travelled messenger

are you not curious to what you carry?

like clipping a canary's feathers,

low down do these random gods fall

[acheronist]

putting on canary in a coalmine by the police. opening up john torringtons wikipedia page. scrolling to the death and autopsy portion and looking at it for hours

[usnatarchives]

Power and Light Exhibit 💡

Immerse yourself in the Power & Light exhibit, a profound exploration of the coal miner’s life in 1946 America through the compassionate lens of Russell Lee. A master of documentary photography, Lee was tasked with an extraordinary project following labor strikes—a nationwide survey capturing the essence of remote coal communities. His photos, over 200 of which are featured in our #ArchivesPowerAndLight exhibit, shed light on the rich tapestry of everyday moments against the backdrop of a pivotal time in labor history.

Beyond documenting the gritty realities of coal mining, Lee's photographs celebrate the strength, resilience, and unity of the families that powered these communities. From pride in their homes to solidarity in the mines, every image narrates a story woven into the broader American saga.

Lee, a notable figure among the greats like Walker Evans and Dorothea Lange, believed in the power of photography to create social change. He carried his camera through 13 states, into the homes and lives of those who toiled beneath the earth, and emerged with more than just images—he captured stories that continue to resonate with us today.

This exhibit invites you to traverse time and experience the power and light within this historical archive. Witness the intimate and candid moments Lee immortalized and see the enduring legacy of his work at the National Archives.

[creature-premium]

Save me canary in a coal mine symbolism, save me

[your-fave-isdoomedbythenarrative]

Jimmy Solidarity from The Life Series is doomed by the narrative and can't escape.

[ianthewolfviper]

'a canary and his coal mine' YOU FUCKIN SPOKE AND IT HAPPENED GODDAMNIT THEY FOUND IT OTHER VIA A CREEPER AND THEY KEFT TJE WORLD BY IT HOLY SHIT

[silverskye13]

this is for the doodle requests, could i please have some soft tango & jimmy solidarity double life (idk what their duo name is)? if not then bdubs & impulse double life

thank you!!

Right now, I'm happy just to let it be Let you be you and me be me Sleep 'til noon and watch TV Make schemes together Try not to keep secrets from each other I just hope to god that we are right when we say 'I love you'

Ghost Stories - The Narcissist Cookbook

[thesehauntedhills]

8 Year old miner

[mysunfreckle]

I'm very puzzled by the artifacts that Gerard found in the spider lair, because I can only identify the fairy tale influence for two of them:

The Hood of Rushes. Clearly from the fairy tale Cap-o'-Rushes, where an exhiled princess hides her fine clothes under a garment made of rushes. Probably helps with stealth? Or maybe it grants Disguise Self?

The Golden Bridle. Golden bridles have very good fairy tale pedigree. Some kelpie's appear wearing a golden bridle, and if you manage to get it, you can control the kelpie. It also frequently shows up in stories that feature other transformed, magical or exceptional horses that you must either exclusively or never put on a golden bridle, like in Tsarevitch Ivan, the Firebird and the Gray Wolf. Perhaps it grants a boost to animal handling? Or it could belong to a Phantom Steed?

But for these I don't know:

The Sword of Truth. Brennan has already said this isn't from a specific story but just an "archetypcal fairy tale sword", but I'm really wracking my brain for his inspiration. I'd call it an archetypal fantasy sword. I don't know many fairy tales where a specific sword holds magic power. And the only sword to do with truth I know of is the blade "Fragarach" from Irish Mythology, which apparantly could make anyone tell the truth, but I haven't found the source material for that...

The Black Velvet Cloak with Stars. I have no idea if this is supposed to refer to something. Brennan described it as having stars embroidered on the inside of the cloak, so perhaps it has something to do with hiding light or carrying the night with you, but I really don't know. Very vexing

[dions-doomsday]

art dump part 4 (the finale)

April - July 2023

[manicpixieginger]

duality of man they're, like, the same brand of man, but different flavours, if that makes sense?