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Framed Print : Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. From a daguerreotype, 1850s
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Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. From a daguerreotype, 1850s
CALIFORNIA: MINING, 1850s.
Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. From a daguerreotype, 1850s
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Media ID 10414356
1850s California Daguerreotype Gold Gold Rush Goldmine Hydraulic Miner Mining Mountain Sierra Nevada Water
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
_Experience a piece of historical gold rush era in your home with our Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "California: Mining, 1850s. Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California," is a fascinating glimpse into the past. Originally captured as a daguerreotype in the 1850s, this photograph showcases the awe-inspiring hydraulic mining process at Michigan City in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Add this unique and intriguing piece to your collection and bring the rich history of the gold rush era into your living space._
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
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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This photograph takes us back to the bustling era of the California Gold Rush in the mid-1850s. The image showcases hydraulic mining at Michigan City, later known as Michigan Bluff, nestled amidst the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains. In this historical snapshot captured from a daguerreotype, we witness a group of hardworking miners diligently toiling away in search of gold. A determined miner stands tall amidst rushing water, his figure partially obscured by droplets suspended in mid-air. With sleeves rolled up and tools in hand, he battles against nature's forces to extract precious minerals from the earth. The power of hydraulic mining is evident as torrents of water cascade down onto rocky terrain, dislodging dirt and gravel that may contain hidden treasures beneath their surface. This innovative technique revolutionized gold extraction during its time and played a significant role in shaping California's landscape. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, our imagination transports us back to an era defined by dreams of striking it rich and forging new paths through untamed wilderness. It serves as a testament to the resilience and determination exhibited by those who ventured westward during one of America's most transformative periods - forever etched into history through this mesmerizing daguerreotype photograph.
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