Common Brick, 1900s

Established in 1882, the company produced common and fireclay bricks. At this time brickyards employed women and children as well as men. The hours of working were 4.30am until 8pm with a short meal break at 3pm.

Museum reference:
1988-39-11
Date:
1959 - 1938
Place Made:
Carfin
Associated with:
manufactured by · Carfin Coal & Fireclay Company · Carfin


Dimensions:
height: 230mm
width: 110mm
depth: 90mm
Materials:
Brick
Inscriptions:
CARFIN COAL & FIRECLY COMY

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