Mining prospector in the Californian gold fields, 1853. Artist: Unknown

Mining prospector in the Californian gold fields, 1853. Artist: Unknown

1-155-329 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Mining prospector in the Californian gold fields, 1853. The discovery of gold in 1848 led to mass immigration into California, with over half a million people from all over the world pouring into the state in search of riches. From L'Illustration. (Paris, 18 June 1853).


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

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  1. Wood engraving

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World North and Central America United States California

  1. 37 00 00 N , 119 00 00 W

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3362x5209
File Size : 51,307kb


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  1. 007646
  1. 007646
  1. 0390002906
  1. 1-155-329
  1. 1155329
  1. 2906

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