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Gold Fever Prospectors going to the new Gold Field, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
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Gold Fever Prospectors going to the new Gold Field, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Gold Fever Prospectors going to the new Gold Field, 1889. Five men (some holding pick axes) standing next to a wagon pulled by oxen
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1880s American West Bullock Cart Cart Frontier Gold Fields Gold Mining Gold Rush Grabill Grabill John C H John C John C H Grabill Mining Ox Cart Oxen Prospecting Prospector Settler Settlers South Dakota United States Of America Working Animal Group Portrait Meeting Of Frontiers
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Gold Fever: A Group of Determined Prospectors Heading to the New Gold Fields of the American West, 1889, by John C. H. Grabill. This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the Gold Rush era in the late 19th century United States. Five intrepid prospectors, dressed in rough work clothes and some brandishing pickaxes, stand next to their oxen-pulled wagon. The oxen, powerful and sturdy, seem to strain against their harnesses, ready to carry the men and their supplies to the new gold fields. The scene is set against a vast, open landscape, with the sun casting long shadows on the ground. The men, with direct gazes and determined expressions, look towards the horizon, their eyes filled with the promise of wealth and adventure. The group, a microcosm of the meeting of frontiersmen from Europe and America, embodies the spirit of the settlers who traveled westward in search of new opportunities. The photograph, taken by renowned American photographer John C. H. Grabill, is a testament to the era's industrial and historical significance. The gold mining industry was a major driver of economic growth during this period, and the image captures the essence of the arduous journey that prospectors undertaken to reach the gold fields. The use of oxen for transportation was a common practice during this time, as roads were often rough and unreliable, making animal transport a practical solution. This photograph, a valuable addition to the Heritage Art collection, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of adventure, perseverance, and the allure of the American frontier.
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