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Prospectors posing at their sluice box. Daugerreotype, probably California, c1850
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Prospectors posing at their sluice box. Daugerreotype, probably California, c1850
GOLD MINERS, c1850.
Prospectors posing at their sluice box. Daugerreotype, probably California, c1850
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Media ID 10409978
1850 California Daguerreotype Gold Gold Miner Gold Rush Miner Pose Prospector Shovel Sluice Box Spade Stream
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In this black and white daguerreotype, we are transported back to the bustling gold rush era of California in 1850. The photograph captures a group of rugged prospectors striking a pose at their sluice box, revealing the determination etched on their weathered faces. These men, dressed in typical attire of the time - worn hats, suspenders, and sturdy boots - stand proudly beside their makeshift mining equipment. With shovels and spades in hand, they have dedicated themselves to the pursuit of fortune amidst the rushing stream behind them. The middle-aged prospector takes center stage as he gazes directly into the camera lens with an air of confidence. His fellow workers flank him on either side, each displaying a mix of exhaustion from hard labor and hope for that elusive golden nugget. This photograph not only serves as a visual record but also offers us a glimpse into the spirit that defined America's westward expansion during this period. It encapsulates both the harsh realities faced by these miners and their unwavering determination to strike it rich. Preserved within Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, this image is a testament to our nation's history and reminds us of those who risked everything for dreams buried deep within California's soil.
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