More likely the mine deputy's date of inspection. Note numerous dates on
other slides.
John
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From: "Bernard Moore" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 10:23 PM
Subject: Majic Lantern Slides/Coal Mining
> Dear All,
>
> Re the date of these p.graphs., it is interesting to note that there is a
> date chalked or white washed on one of the cross-timbers stating 10 Dec
> 1890 (on the Link posted to the List). It doesn't look to be a
> photographers
> date mark... though it could be?!
>
> Whatever the mark has been made in it does look rather 'fresh' and clear,
> but whether this demonstrates the date of this p.graph. (or all of them),
> I
> must leave to others more advised than I ! - whatever be the case though,
> I
> think that c.1900 can be said to be a very safe date!
>
> Regards, Bernard
>
>
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