Pick

code: LVSAV1984.094

Collection code:

LVSAV1984.094

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Museum objects

Collection:

Museum Collection

Description

Shale miner's pick, on its original shaft,

Used for dislodging and breaking the shale after it had been loosened with explosive charges, circa 1950. Part of a miner's "graith" or toolkit which was the personal property of each faceman.

The donor, Andrew Turnbull, was a miner with Scottish Oils Ltd in Winchburgh. He started working aged 14

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