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This artwork is an antique pastel solar print portrait of an early 20th-century coal miner. It is a hand-colored or pastel-enhanced photograph?a common portraiture technique from the late 19th to early 20th century. Headgear Lighting: The miner is wearing a classic canvas or soft leather mining cap equipped with an early oil-wick or carbide cap lamp attached to the front bracket. Chest Lamp: He has a larger, secondary inspection lamp or round battery/carbide lantern hung from his chest area to illuminate his work path. Attire: He is wearing a dark blue utilitarian work coat or heavy shirt paired with a distinctive red and white polka-dot neck bandana (neckerchief), which miners wore to protect against coal dust and sweat. The piece blends photography with soft pastels, capturing the fine details of the subject's face, dark mustache, and gear while maintaining a smooth, idealized look characteristic of vintage solar enlargement portraits. Antique Pastel Solar Print Portrait of an Early 20th-century Coal Miner Measures 13 1/2" wide, 3/4" deep and 17 3/4" tall.