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Archaeology & Art on Instagram: "19th-century coal miner’s canary in a handcrafted wooden coffin, dated 1875. Inscription reads, "In Memory of Little Joe, Died November 3rd, 1875."⁣
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The canary, named "Little Joe," was likely used in coal mines to detect harmful gases such as carbon monoxide—a practice common in the 19th century, where miners relied on canaries' sensitivity to air quality. The practice of keeping canaries underground became a standard safety measure, particularly in the United Kingdom, where coal mining was a dominant industry during the Industrial Revolution. When the birds became ill or died, it signaled that the air was unsafe for workers.⁣
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Archaeology & Art on Instagram: "19th-century coal miner’s canary in a handcrafted wooden coffin, dated 1875. Inscription reads, "In Memory of Little Joe, Died November 3rd, 1875."⁣ ⁣ The canary, named "Little Joe," was likely used in coal mines to detect harmful gases such as carbon monoxide—a practice common in the 19th century, where miners relied on canaries' sensitivity to air quality. The practice of keeping canaries underground became a standard safety measure, particularly in the…

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