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Alaskan gold rush, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan (b/w photo)
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Alaskan gold rush, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan (b/w photo)
JHL358825 Alaskan gold rush, from One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album by Murray Cromwell Morgan (b/w photo) by Hegg, Eric A. (1867-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: most likely the Nome gold rush which lasted 1898-99; Mrs G. I. Lowe's Laundry, Mending free charge; Fortunes told';)
Media ID 31713806
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Alaska Alaska Peninsula Debris Doorway Drying Fortune Teller Hanging Harsh Conditions Log Cabin Makeshift North American Ramshackle Rubbish Service Shack Washer Woman Washing Line America Continent Launderette
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This print captures the essence of the Alaskan gold rush, a defining moment in American history. Taken from Murray Cromwell Morgan's album "One Man's Gold Rush: A Klondike Album" this image by Eric A. Hegg transports us back to the harsh conditions faced by those seeking fortune in the rugged Alaskan wilderness. In this scene, we see a makeshift laundry service operated by Mrs. G. I. Lowe amidst debris and ramshackle wooden structures. The landscape is unforgiving, with snow-covered mountains serving as a backdrop to this humble operation. Standing proudly in front of her shack, Mrs. Lowe tends to her washing line while offering mending services free of charge. The photograph also reveals another intriguing aspect of life during the gold rush – fortune telling. A sign advertising fortunes being told can be seen hanging near Mrs. Lowe's doorway, highlighting the superstitions and hopes that accompanied these desperate times. Through its composition and stark contrasts, this image encapsulates both the resilience and resourcefulness required for survival during such challenging circumstances. It serves as a poignant reminder of the determination and sacrifice exhibited by individuals who ventured into Alaska in search of wealth. Bridgeman Images has preserved this historical gem from their private collection, allowing us to glimpse into an era that shaped not only Alaska but also America as a whole.
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