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CALIFORNIA: MINING, c1922. A miner looking at the last message left by 47 entombed
CALIFORNIA: MINING, c1922.
A miner looking at the last message left by 47 entombed miners on the side of a 4, 350 foot drift in the Argonaut gold mine, Jackson, California. Photograph, c1922
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Media ID 13138363
1922 Argonaut California Death Flashlight Gold Goldmine Jackson Message Mine Miner Mining Trapped Wall Writing
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This rare image, titled "CALIFORNIA: MINING, c1922. A miner looking at the last message left by 47 entombed" by 140_1706787 from Granger Art on Demand, takes you to the heart of the Argonaut gold mine in Jackson, California, circa 1922. Witness the poignant moment as a miner pauses to read the final messages of his 47 comrades entombed in a 4,350-foot drift. This evocative print is a haunting reminder of the sacrifices made in the name of gold rush fortune. Add this historic photograph to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant print from 1922, we witness a miner standing in solemn contemplation before a haunting message etched on the wall of the Argonaut gold mine in Jackson, California. The image captures the aftermath of a tragic event that unfolded deep within the earth's belly. Forty-seven miners were entombed within these very walls, their lives abruptly cut short by an unforeseen disaster. As our eyes are drawn to the miner's face, we can almost feel his mix of sorrow and reverence for those lost souls who left behind this final testament. With only a flashlight illuminating his surroundings, he stands as a solitary figure amidst darkness and uncertainty. The writing on the wall serves as both a chilling reminder and an enduring tribute to those trapped below. It symbolizes their desperate attempt to communicate with loved ones above ground, leaving behind evidence of their existence and plight. This photograph encapsulates not just the dangers faced by early miners but also highlights their resilience and camaraderie in facing such perils head-on. It is through images like these that we gain insight into California's rich mining history - one filled with stories of sacrifice, perseverance, and ultimately triumph over adversity. Granger Art on Demand has expertly preserved this moment frozen in time; it serves as a somber reminder of how precious life is when confronted with unimaginable circumstances deep within Mother Earth herself.
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