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Jigsaw Puzzle : EVNT2A-00256
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EVNT2A-00256
California Gold Rush miners in a gambling saloon playing faro.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5877491
© North Wind Picture Archives
1849 1850 California California Gold Rush Game Gold Gold Rush Miner Prospector Recreation San Francisco Wealth West Western Wild West Card Game Casino Faro Gamble Gambling
Jigsaw Puzzle (1014 Pieces)
Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzle "EVNT2A-00256"! This captivating puzzle features an authentic 19th-century hand-colored woodcut illustration from North Wind Picture Archives. Witness the excitement of the California Gold Rush as miners gather in a lively gambling saloon, playing the popular card game faro. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this puzzle offers a fun and engaging challenge for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. Escape to a bygone era and create a stunning display piece with this historical jigsaw puzzle.
Made in the USA, 1014-piece puzzles measure 20" x 30" (50.8 x 76.2 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.8cm (29.9" x 20")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this hand-colored woodcut print, we are transported back to the exhilarating days of the California Gold Rush in the mid-19th century. The image captures a scene inside a bustling gambling saloon, where weary miners seek solace and excitement after long days spent prospecting for gold. A group of rugged men, adorned in worn-out attire and sporting weathered faces, gather around a faro table engrossed in an intense game. With cards spread out before them, their eyes reflect both anticipation and desperation as they try their luck at this popular card game of chance. The saloon itself exudes an air of history and adventure. Dimly lit by flickering oil lamps hanging from wooden beams above, it is filled with smoke from pipes and cigars that adds to the atmosphere of camaraderie among these fortune seekers. This artwork not only serves as a visual testament to the wild spirit of the American West but also offers us a glimpse into one aspect of recreational life during this transformative period in history. It reminds us that amidst all the hardships faced by those who ventured westward seeking wealth and opportunity, there were moments when they could momentarily escape reality through games like faro. As we admire this vintage illustration depicting an era long gone, we are reminded of how these brave individuals played their part in shaping our nation's history while pursuing dreams as elusive as gold itself.
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