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Scanned copy of view of working face showing the scraper or face cleaning slusher at work. The scraper would remove the loose sand after the explosive charges had been detonated.
SC 1072279
Description Scanned copy of view of working face showing the scraper or face cleaning slusher at work. The scraper would remove the loose sand after the explosive charges had been detonated.
Date c. 1945
Collection Survey of Private Collections
Catalogue Number SC 1072279
Category On-line Digital Images
Medium ELECTRONIC
Accession Number 2007/162
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/1072279
File Format (TIF) Tagged Image File Format bitmap
Attribution & Restricted Use Summary
Attribution: © Courtesy of HES (Survey of Private Collections. Lochaline Silica Sand Mine Album)
Licence Type: Limited
You may solely view this material on the Canmore Site. No other use is permitted.