Woman and children coal 'putters', Mid and East Lothian, Scotland, c1848. Artist: Unknown

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Woman and children coal 'putters', Mid and East Lothian, Scotland, c1848. The woman pulls the heavy coal truck wearing a harness while the children push from behind.

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