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Prospectors camp at Pegleg and Sailors Gully, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Prospectors camp at Pegleg and Sailors Gully, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Date: 1853
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1850s 1853 Australian Digging Goldfields Goldrush Gully Huts Metals Panning Precious Prospecting Prospector Rush Sailors Tent Tents Bendigo Pegleg
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image transports you to the historic Prospectors camp at Pegleg and Sailors Gully in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, circa 1853. With the rustic charm of a gold rush settlement, this print showcases the determination and spirit of the prospectors during the early days of the Australian gold rush. Add an authentic touch to your decor with this beautiful piece of history, perfect for any room in your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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.
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Prospectors Camp at Pegleg and Sailors Gully, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia (1853): A Glimpse into the Gold Rush Era This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the 1850s Australian gold rush at Pegleg and Sailors Gully in Bendigo, Victoria. The image portrays a bustling prospectors camp, where men from all walks of life had come in search of their fortune. The camp is nestled amidst the rugged landscape, with tents pitched haphazardly amongst the gully's rocks and trees. At the heart of the camp, a prospector, dressed in the typical attire of the era, is seen intently panning for gold in a nearby stream. The campfire smokes gently in the background, providing warmth and sustenance to the weary miners. The makeshift huts, fashioned from whatever materials were readily available, stand as testament to the industriousness and ingenuity of the prospectors. The name Pegleg and Sailors Gully derives from the legend of a sailor who lost his leg in an accident at the site, and the gully's shape, which resembled a peg leg. The goldfields of Bendigo were a significant contributor to the Australian gold rush, with over 10,000 miners flocking to the area in search of precious metals. The industry brought about immense change to the region, with the discovery of gold leading to the growth of towns, infrastructure development, and the establishment of new industries. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Australian history, where the promise of wealth and opportunity drew people from all corners of the world to the goldfields of Bendigo. The prospectors' determination, resilience, and collective spirit are encapsulated in this image, making it an essential addition to any collection of Australian history or gold rush era memorabilia.
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