Framed Print : Washing Gold

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Washing Gold

Baskets containing freshly mined gold, being washed underneath water spouting from a pipe at a New Zealand gold mine. Date: early 1930s

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Baskets Freshly Metals Mine Mined Pipe Spouting Underneath Washed Washin G Zealand

22"x18" Modern Frame

Bring the rich history of New Zealand's gold rush era into your home with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Washing Gold," taken from Mary Evans Prints Online in the early 1930s, showcases the hard work and determination of miners as they wash freshly mined gold under a water pipe. The intricate details of the baskets and the determined expressions on the miners' faces transport you back in time. Our Framed Prints are not only beautiful works of art but also a testament to history. Order yours today and add a touch of timeless charm to your decor.

20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")

Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Washing Gold: A Traditional Process at a New Zealand Mine, Early 1930s" In this evocative photograph, a group of miners are seen meticulously washing freshly mined gold beneath a pipe that spouts water in a New Zealand gold mine, dating back to the early 1930s. The scene exudes an aura of history and tradition, as the miners carefully sift through the baskets filled with the precious metal, separating the gold from the surrounding sediments. The water, clear and pristine, gushes out from the pipe, providing the essential means to clean the gold. The miners' expressions are focused and determined, their hands deftly moving the contents of the baskets, ensuring that every speck of gold is accounted for. The wooden planks beneath their feet and the rough-hewn walls of the mine add to the rustic charm of the image, transporting us back in time. The gold mining industry in New Zealand has a rich and storied history, with the country's gold rushes beginning in the mid-1800s. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the labor-intensive process of washing gold, which was a crucial step in the extraction and refining of the precious metal. The image serves as a testament to the perseverance and dedication of the miners, who risked their lives to unearth the precious metal that would change the course of New Zealand's history. This photograph, with its intriguing narrative and historical significance, is a captivating reminder of the human spirit and the allure of the precious metals that have shaped our world.

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