Belt
Object number91.54.9
OriginJapan
MediumCotton, metal
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ungvarsky
DescriptionMiner's belt.Dimensions37 x 0.25 x 3 in. (94 x 0.6 x 7.6 cm)Marks"12 Made in Japan".
Historical NotesBelt adapted to miner's use.Label TextFrank Pocorus, one of the miners that used this equipment in the Harmarville mine, recalls loading coal on 2-ft. high carts in a “low coal mine” tunnel that was only 3-ft. high. BELT, c 1970 Heavy cloth belt with metal rivets was adaptable to miner’s tools and tasks.
Previous owner
Frank Pocorus
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