Sutter Collection

Sutters Mill, site of the first gold discovery in California
Sutters Mill replica on the American River, where the Gold Rush began, Coloma, California. Digital photograph

SUTTERs MILL, c1850. James Marshall, prospector, standing in front of Sutters Mill, where he discovered gold, Coloma, California. Photograph, c1850

the open shutter
Linda Wride

Sutters Mill and Culloma Valley, California, USA, 19th century (1937). Artist: J Little
Sutters Mill and Culloma Valley, California, USA, 19th century (1937). From Old California, In Pictures and Story, by Stewart Edward White and published by Doubleday, Doran and Company (New York)

little boy printed vignette-style Sutter American
little boy, printed in vignette-style; Sutter (American, active Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1860s - 1870s); about 1880; Albumen silver print

Werner Sutter
WERNER SUTTER German jurist Date: CIRCA 1600

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Sutters Fort in the 1840s when it became the center of the California Gold Rush. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Sutter Bros works, Swiss Embroidery, USA
Sutter Bros works, making Swiss Embroidery, North America. circa 1905

Main building, Sutters Fort, Sacramento, California, USA. Date: circa 1910

Aerial view of Sutters Fort, Sacramento, California, USA. Date: circa 1930

SUTTERs FORT, 1847. Agricultural and trading colony built near the junction of the American and Sacramento Rivers, California, as it appeared in 1847. Lithograph, 1866

SUTTERs FORT, 1849. Agricultural and trading colony built near the junction of the American and Sacramento Rivers, California. Lithograph, 1849

SAN FRANCISCO: STREETCAR. A cable car on Sutter Street in San Francisco, California, late 19th century

JOHN A. SUTTER (1803-1880). American pioneer: after the painting by William S. Jewett

SUTTERs MILL GOLD, 1848. The first discovery of gold in California, by James Marshall at Sutters Mill, 24 January 1848. Illustration from History of an Expedition to California, 1849

SUTTERs MILL GOLD, 1848. The first discovery of gold in California, by James Marshall at Sutters Mill, 24 January 1848. Illustration from History of an Expedition to California, 1849

Joe F Sutter
Joe F. Sutter

SUTTERs FORT, 19th CENTURY. A view of Fort Sutter, an agricultural and trading colony built near the junction of the American and Sacramento Rivers, California. Wood engraving, 19th century

JOHN A. SUTTER (1803-1880). Swiss pioneer in California. Wood engraving, 1890

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

JOHN A. SUTTER (1803-1880). American pioneer. Color engraving, 19th century

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

SAN FRANCISCO: STREETCAR. A cable car on Sutter Street in San Francisco, California, late 19th century. Oil over a photograph

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John A. Sutter, California pioneer. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

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Sutters Mill, site of James Marshalls discovery of gold in California, 1848. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sacramento Circa 1840
Settled in 1839 by John Sutter during the California Gold Rush, Sacramento rapidly became an important trading centre, and was made State Capital in 1854

Johann August Sutter
JOHANN AUGUST SUTTER German pioneer in California, on whose land was found the nugget of gold which led to the California Gold Rush

San Francisco Quake 10
Looking south from the corner of Sutter and Stockton - only the framework of a tall building remains

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"Sutter: A Legacy Carved in Gold and Embroidery" Step back in time to the historic Sutters Mill, where California's gold rush began. In 1848, James Marshall made a monumental discovery that forever changed the course of American history. Standing proudly in front of Sutters Mill, he symbolizes the spirit of adventure and opportunity. Fast forward to c1850, and we find Werner Sutter making his mark on the world with Swiss embroidery at Sutter Bros works in the USA. With meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, their creations adorned garments with elegance and grace. Meanwhile, nestled amidst the picturesque Culloma Valley lies Sutters Fort - an architectural marvel that served as a hub for pioneers seeking refuge during their westward journey. Its main building stands tall as a testament to resilience and community. From above, an aerial view captures the grandeur of this fortification. It reminds us that even from great heights, one can still appreciate the rich heritage etched into every stone. In another realm entirely is little boy printed vignette-style "Sutter American. " This whimsical character embodies youthful curiosity and innocence while paying homage to those who paved the way for progress. And let's not forget Joe Sutter - Executive Vice President of Operations whose leadership propelled aviation innovation forward. His dedication ensured safe skies for millions worldwide. Whether it be through gold or embroidery or fortresses standing strong against time's passage, "Sutter" represents more than just a name; it signifies ambition realized through hard work and determination.