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Antique Framed Print : GOLD RUSH GUIDEBOOK, 1848. Cover of The Emigrants Guide to the Gold Mines, published
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GOLD RUSH GUIDEBOOK, 1848. Cover of The Emigrants Guide to the Gold Mines, published
GOLD RUSH GUIDEBOOK, 1848.
Cover of The Emigrants Guide to the Gold Mines, published in New York, 1848
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Media ID 12226235
1848 California Cover Cradle Forty Niner Gold Gold Rush Goldmine Goldminer Guide Guidebook Immigrant Instruction Manifest Destiny Mine New York Prospector Shovel Wash Westward Expansion
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.3cm x 37.1cm (10" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this print of the 'Gold Rush Guidebook, 1848. ' The cover of 'The Emigrants Guide to the Gold Mines' takes us on a journey to the heart of California's gold rush era. Published in New York during a pivotal moment in American history, this guidebook served as an essential tool for those seeking fortune and adventure out West. Intriguingly detailed, the image showcases a group of determined men huddled around the book, eagerly absorbing its instructions and insights. With their cradles, shovels, and wash pans at hand, these forty-niners epitomize the spirit of manifest destiny that fueled westward expansion. The cover itself is beautifully designed with ornate typography and intricate illustrations depicting scenes from life in the gold mines. It serves as a visual representation of hope and opportunity that lured countless immigrants towards California's untamed wilderness. This photograph not only captures a significant historical artifact but also encapsulates an entire era defined by dreams of striking it rich. It reminds us of the resilience and determination displayed by those who embarked on this arduous journey into unknown territory. Whether you're fascinated by American history or simply captivated by tales of adventure, this print transports you back to a time when fortunes were made through grit and perseverance.
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