Gold Miner Collection (page 4)

CANADA: GOLD MINING, 1861. Goldwashing near Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Wood engraving, English, 1861

MINERs TEN COMMANDMENTS. Broadside by James M. Hutchings, 1853, on the California Gold Rush

AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH, 1852. Gold commissioners issuing licenses and weighing the gold dust at Ballarat, Australia. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1852

GOLD MINING CAMP, 1853. A pleasant surprise. Gold miners encounter a bear warming itself by the fire inside their tent. Wood engraving, American, 1853

GOLD PROSPECTORS, 1876. Gold prospectors in Denver, Colorado, departing for the Black Hills of South Dakota. Wood engraving, 1876

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1853. A California Forty-niner. Wood engraving, American, 1853

SCHOOLHOUSE, 1848. The first public schoolhouse in San Francisco, on Portsmouth Square, opened in April 1848: line engraving, 1892

AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS c1870. Christmas at the gold diggings in Australia: wood engraving, English, 1870

COAL MINE EXPLOSION, 1884. Scene in Crested Butte, Colorado, following an explosion at a mine operated by the Colorado Coal and Iron Company, 24 January 1884

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1860. Ground sluicing opertions at Gold Hill, California. Wood engraving, American, 1860

JOSEPH JUNEAU (1826-1899). The discoverer of gold at Gold Creek, Alaska in 1880. Line engraving, American, 1892

COLORADO: GOLD MINER, 1859. A prospector on his way to the Pikes Peak gold mines in Colorado. Wood engraving, 1859

GOLD MINERS, 1859. Exploring a cavern in the Sierra Nevada, California: wood engraving from an American newspaper

SUTTERs MILL, 1848. John A. Sutters sawmill at Coloma, California, where James W. Marshall discovered gold on 24 January 1848. Wood engraving, c1850

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1849. Gold miners in camp in the Sacramento Valley, California, 1849. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1860. Interior of tunnel. Wood engraving, American, 1860

GOLD MINING. Soldiers of an expedition commanded by Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer discovering gold in the Black Hills of Dakota Territory in 1874

JAMES WILSON MARSHALL (1810-1885). American carpenter and gold miner. Discoverer of gold at Sutters Mill in Coloma, California, which started the famous gold rush of 1849. Line engraving, 1891

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1855. Advertisement for a Boston, Massachusetts, jeweler from an American newspaper of 1855, depicting a California gold miner

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1852. A California Forty-niner. Wood engraving, American, 1852

GOLD MINERS, 1858. Prospectors at San Francisco waiting for ships to take them to the supposedly gold-laden Fraser River, British Columbia, in 1858. Contemporary line engraving

JOSEPH JUNEAU (1826-1899). Alaskan pioneer. Line engraving, 1892. The Discoverer of the Gold Creek and Basin Mines

MINING IN CALIFORNIA, c1880. Hydraulic mining in California. Wood engraving, c1880

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1849. Gold miners at work near their camp in the San Joaquin Valley, c1849. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

GOLD RUSH, 1853. A California miner rejoicing over his discovery of gold: engraving from a poem, The Miners Progress
GOLD RUSH, 1853. A California miner rejoicing over his discovery of gold: engraving from a poem, " The Miners Progress, or Scenes in the Life of California, " published at Sacramento in 1853

SACRAMENTO, 1849. A view of Sacramento, California, with its streets full of prospectors drawn by the discovery of gold the year before. Steel engraving, 1850, after a drawing of 1849

GOLD MINERS, 16th CENTURY. Workers mining gold in a European village in the 16th century: contemporary engraving

SAN FRANCISCO, 1850. Gold seekers living in tents and a harbor filled with empty ships during the California gold rush. Line engraving, 1850

CALIFORNIA GOLD DIGGERS. Wood engraving, American, 1856

GOLD RUSH CARTOON, 1853. The Pilgrim rejoiceth over his Pile. A California miner rejoicing over his discovery of gold
GOLD RUSH CARTOON, 1853. The Pilgrim rejoiceth over his " Pile." A California miner rejoicing over his discovery of gold

GOLD PROSPECTORS, 1876. Gold prospecting in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Wood engraving, 1876

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1860. Gold miners camping on the Stanislaus River in California. Wood engraving, 1860

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1852. Scene at a mining camp during the California Gold Rush. Wood engraving, American, 1852

CHINESE TONG WAR, 1854. Chinese immigrant gold miners battling in the Weaverville Tong War, in northern California, 1854. Wood engraving, 19th century

WEAVERVILLE TONG WAR, 1854. Chinese immigrant gold miners battling in the Weaverville Tong War, in northern California, 1854. Wood engraving, 19th century

GOLD RUSH CARTOON. Cartoon, 19th century, to illustrate a poem, We Miss Thee, Ladies, written by lonely gold miners in San Francisco, California

AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH, 1852. The gold diggings at Ballarat, Australia. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1852

AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH, 1852. Transportaing gold at Ballarat, Australia. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1852

AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH, 1851. Gold seekers arriving at Bathurst, Australia, on their way to Ophir. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1851

AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH, 1853. Scene from the gold fields of Australia. Wood engraving, American, 1853

GOLD MINING, 1853. Washing for gold in the Sierra foothills of California, 1853. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

GOLD MINING CAMP, 1853. Gold miners washing their clothes in a river. Wood engraving, American, 1853

CHINESE MINER CAMP, 1857. Chinese miners in their camp during the California Gold Rush. Wood engraving, 1857

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1859. Gold miners exploring a cavern in the Sierra Nevada, California. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1859

CALIFORNIA GOLD MINER, 1850. A miner in California during the Gold Rush. Line engraving, late 19th century, after a sketch of 1850

COLORADO BATHHOUSE, 1879. A mining Bath-House at Leadville. Wood engraving from an American newspaper

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1852. A Chinaman en route for the mines. Wood engraving, 1852

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1853. Forty-niners in California weighing their gold. Wood engraving, American, 1853

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"Unearthing the Golden Dreams: A Glimpse into the World of Gold Miners" Step back in time and delve into the captivating world of gold miners, as depicted in these historical images. From California to Victoria, Tasmania to Nevada, these brave souls embarked on a quest for fortune that shaped nations and ignited dreams. In 1871, Currier & Ives immortalized the allure of California's gold mining industry with their lithograph. The vibrant colors bring to life the excitement and ambition that filled those seeking their fortunes amidst rugged landscapes. Traveling further back in time to 1850s California, we witness another colored engraving capturing a gold miner in action. With determination etched on his face, he represents countless individuals who left everything behind for a chance at striking it rich. Venturing across continents, we find ourselves near Beechworth in Victoria during 1901. An unknown creator captures the essence of hard work as gold diggers meticulously sift through dirt and gravel under scorching sunrays – an enduring symbol of perseverance. Jim Beckwourth's engraved portrait transports us even deeper into history. His stoic gaze reflects both resilience and defiance against adversity faced by African American prospectors during this era. Journeying overseas to Launceston, Tasmania, an intricate engraving showcases Beaconsfield Mining District bustling with activity. This image serves as a testament to how gold fever united communities while shaping local economies. A hand-colored photograph from America reveals an innovative technique employed by prospectors – sluice boxes. These ingenious contraptions allowed them to separate precious particles from riverbeds efficiently; each stroke bringing them closer to untold riches. The Sierras witnessed intense mining activities between 1851-1852 - Charles Christian Nahl and August Wenderoth capture this fervor through their artistry. Their paintings depict miners working tirelessly amidst breathtaking landscapes; nature serving as both adversary and provider.