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Miner Panning For Gold
California: c. 1885 A gold miner panning for gold in California
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Media ID 9706357
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1880s 1885 California Caucasian Appearance Daytime Fortune Gold Gold Rush Hope Industry Labor Male Miners Monochromatic Monochrome Old Man One Male Only One Man One Man Only Outdoor Pick Pick Axe Pipe River Senior Man Single Male Single Man Work 49er Forty Niner Optimist Panning Panning For Gold Prospecting
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of history and nostalgia to your special moments with our Miner Panning for Gold greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection by Underwood Archives at Universal Images Group. This vintage image, captured in California around 1885, showcases a determined gold miner meticulously panning for gold in a riverbed. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to say 'thank you,' our high-quality greeting cards are sure to add a unique and personal touch to your message. Let the rich history of the gold rush era inspire your thoughts and words as you celebrate the special people in your life with this timeless card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to California in the late 1800s during the iconic gold rush era. A seasoned miner is depicted panning for gold with sheer determination etched on his weathered face. With a pick axe resting nearby and a pipe clenched between his teeth, he epitomizes the spirit of hard work and hope that fueled thousands of prospectors seeking their fortune. The image captures the essence of an industry built on dreams, as this senior man meticulously sifts through river sediment in search of precious nuggets. His monochromatic surroundings accentuate his solitary endeavor against nature's backdrop. The horizontal composition emphasizes both the vastness of North America's wild landscapes and the resilience required by those who sought riches within them. This single male figure represents countless others who ventured westward as optimists, known as "49ers" or forty-niners, driven by ambition and a desire for adventure. Despite facing grueling labor under harsh conditions, they were undeterred in their pursuit of wealth. Underwood Archives' photography transports us to an era long gone but not forgotten – an era that shaped California's history forever. This vintage print serves as a powerful reminder of our ancestors' tenacity and perseverance in carving out new lives amidst untamed frontiers.
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