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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | NCB/C/PHO/1/22/10 |
| Former Reference | D4774/13/22 |
| Title | Postcard of "A Typical Pit Pony", underground with young handler in a Clay Cross Collieries mine |
| Date | [1916] |
| Description | Caption states that the day of ill-treatment of pit ponies is rapidly passing away employed by the company. The bridle worn by the pony helps protect the eyes and head of the animal in places vulnerable from coming into contact with a low roof. Produced to celebrate the Clay Cross Gold Medal winning coal. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | National Coal Board |
| Format | Photographic |
| Term | Horses |
| Coal mining |