18 Feb 1939 - A Rest By the Fire Before His Bath

18 Feb 1939 - A Rest By the Fire Before His Bath

A bath, then food, then sleep. Waiting for his bath the miner takes up his natural position - the crouch, either on his heels or on a low seat.

(Image and text reproduced from the "Picture Post" of February 18th, 1939)

Image Reference: P-00630-01-0002