Goldmine Collection (#5)

CALIFORNIA MINING SCENE. Cover illustrated with a mining scene, postmarked from Jacksonville, California, and addressed to a recipient in Calais, Maine, c1851

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1852. A black miner prospecting in Auburn ravine during the California Gold Rush, 1852

Crossing the Plains. Gold seekers (Fifty-Niners) on their way to Pikes Peak in the Kansas and Nebraska Territories
COLORADO GOLD RUSH, 1859. Crossing the Plains. Gold seekers (Fifty-Niners) on their way to Pikes Peak in the Kansas and Nebraska Territories. Line engraving, 1859

A makeshift hospital facility during the construction of the gold mining town of Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada
DAWSON CITY, c1897. A makeshift hospital facility during the construction of the gold mining town of Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada. Photograph, c1897

California gold miners in the El Dorado saloon at Sacramento. Color engraving, 1852
MINERS IN SALOON, 1852. California gold miners in the El Dorado saloon at Sacramento. Color engraving, 1852

California miners dancing together in the absence of female companionship during the early days of the Gold Rush
CALIFORNIA MINERS DANCING. California miners dancing together in the absence of female companionship during the early days of the Gold Rush. Color engraving, 1852

Miners dancing together in the absence of female companionship during the early days of the Gold Rush
CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1852. Miners dancing together in the absence of female companionship during the early days of the Gold Rush. Wood engraving, 1852

COLORADO GOLD RUSH, 1859. / n Crossing the Plains
COLORADO GOLD RUSH, 1859. /n Crossing the Plains. Gold seekers (Fifty-Niners) on their way to Pikes Peak in the Kansas and Nebraska Territories. Line engraving, 1859

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"Unearthing Fortunes: A Glimpse into the Golden Era" Step back in time to Sutter's Mill, c1850, where James Marshall stands proudly before the birthplace of a gold rush that would change history forever. Witness the sheer power of hydraulic mining at Michigan City in the Sierra Nevada mountains, as daguerreotype captures the relentless pursuit of wealth during the 1850s. Journey across continents to Witwatersrand (East), South Africa, where towering headgear marks an entrance to a goldmine that has shaped nations and economies. The Star of the East Gold Mine in Ballarat, 1901 remains shrouded in mystery as its creator remains unknown. Yet its allure continues to captivate with tales of untold riches hidden beneath its depths. Discover The Simmer and Jack Proprietary Gold Mines in South Africa - a testament to human determination and resilience amidst harsh conditions for those seeking their fortunes underground. Immerse yourself in history as Chinese immigrants tirelessly work on California's gold fields through a beautifully colored engraving from 1849 - their contribution often overlooked but undeniably significant. Experience Sunday morning tranquility amidst bustling mines captured on canvas by talented artists who sought to immortalize both beauty and hardship within this treacherous industry. Join miners battling nature's obstacles in Sierras between 1851-1852 through Charles Christian Nahl and August Wenderoth's evocative artwork - showcasing bravery against all odds for elusive golden treasures. In Tyrone Comfort's iconic piece "Gold Is Where You Find It, " we are reminded that fortune favors those who dare venture beyond comfort zones; it is not just about luck but also perseverance and resourcefulness. Travel forward to Cripple Creek, 1929, where Ernest Lawson encapsulates both grandeur and grittiness of gold mining - capturing moments when dreams were shattered or realized within these rugged landscapes.