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GOLD RUSH, 1852. Prospectors at Auburn Ravine in California
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GOLD RUSH, 1852. Prospectors at Auburn Ravine in California
GOLD RUSH, 1852.
Prospectors at Auburn Ravine in California. Photographed from a daguerreotype by Joseph B. Starkweather, c1852
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Media ID 12242984
1852 Auburn California Gold Miner Gold Rush Industry Mine Miner Mining Pick Prospector Shovel Tool Long Tom Ravine
Gold Rush, 1852 - A Glimpse into the Lives of California Prospectors
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the historic Gold Rush era in America. Captured by Joseph B. Starkweather around 1852, it showcases a group of determined prospectors at Auburn Ravine in California. The image provides a rare glimpse into the harsh realities faced by these brave men and women who flocked to the West in search of fortune. In this mid-19th century scene, we see miners equipped with essential tools such as picks and shovels, diligently working their way through the ravine's rocky terrain. Their faces reflect determination mixed with exhaustion as they tirelessly dig for gold using a long tom - an innovative mining device popular during that time. The presence of both men and women in this photograph is noteworthy, highlighting how people from all walks of life were drawn to this lucrative industry. These individuals braved treacherous conditions, enduring physical hardships while leaving behind their familiar lives for a chance at striking it rich. The Granger Collection has preserved this remarkable piece of American history within its Carousel Collection. It serves as a reminder of the indomitable spirit that drove countless individuals towards uncharted territories during one of America's most iconic periods – The Gold Rush.
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