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Bank / Klondike / Gold / 1898
Weighing gold at the bank in Klondike, Canada
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1898 Bank Klondike Metals Weighing
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the stunning "Bank / Klondike / Gold / 1898" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports us back to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, where fortune-seekers weighed their precious gold at the local bank. With its rich historical context and intriguing detail, this poster print adds an authentic touch to any room, evoking the spirit of adventure and discovery. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history - the weighing of gold at a bank in Klondike, Canada, back in 1898. The image transports us back to the heart of the Gold Rush era, where fortunes were made and dreams were shattered in equal measure.
In this scene, we see miners eagerly awaiting their turn to have their hard-earned gold weighed and valued. The tension is palpable as they watch intently, hoping that their efforts will be rewarded with riches beyond their wildest imagination. The meticulous process of weighing each nugget symbolizes the painstaking labor that went into extracting these precious metals from the unforgiving terrain.
The backdrop of the bank serves as a reminder of the role that financial institutions played in facilitating and profiting from this frenzied period of economic activity. It also highlights the contrast between the rugged wilderness of Klondike and the more civilized world of banking and commerce.
Through this photo print, we are given a glimpse into a bygone era when prospectors risked everything for a chance at striking it rich. It is a testament to human ambition, perseverance, and ingenuity - qualities that continue to define our relentless pursuit of wealth and prosperity today.
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