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Gold Mining in California. Scenes of the 1849 Californian Gold Rush showing cradling
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Gold Mining in California. Scenes of the 1849 Californian Gold Rush showing cradling
Gold Mining in California. Scenes of the 1849 Californian Gold Rush showing cradling, panning, washing with a long tom and hydraulic mining. Coloured lithograph by Currier and Ives 1871
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1849 1871 America California Californian Coloured Currier Gold Hydraulic Ives Lithograph Long Metal Mining Precious Rush Scenes Washing Cradling Panning
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This print takes us back to the exhilarating days of the 1849 Californian Gold Rush, showcasing scenes of gold mining in California. The coloured lithograph by Currier and Ives, created in 1871, beautifully captures the essence of this historic event. In this image, we witness various methods employed by miners to extract precious gold from the earth. Cradling is depicted as men carefully rock wooden cradles back and forth, sifting through gravel and sediment in search of gleaming nuggets. Panning is another technique showcased here; individuals patiently swirl pans filled with water and sediment, hoping to catch a glimpse of that coveted golden shimmer. The long tom method is also illustrated—a more advanced approach involving large wooden troughs where water streams are used to separate heavier particles from lighter ones. And then there's hydraulic mining, an impressive sight indeed! Powerful jets of water blast away hillsides as miners direct them towards potential gold deposits. This lithograph not only offers a visual feast for our eyes but also serves as a testament to the determination and resilience exhibited during one of America's most significant historical events—the Californian Gold Rush. It reminds us how people from all walks of life flocked to California in pursuit of their dreams, forever shaping the landscape and history of this great nation.
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