Gold Dust Collection

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Gold Dust
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The Ashantee War, Ashantees buying Muskets with Gold Dust at Assinee (engraving)
1048909 The Ashantee War, Ashantees buying Muskets with Gold Dust at Assinee (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashantee War)

The Gold Fever in California and Australia (engraving)
1607470 The Gold Fever in California and Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gold Fever in California and Australia)

Gold Washing (engraving)
1617859 Gold Washing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Washing. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 January 1849)

Vasco da Gama meeting Muslim natives in Mozambique 64, Francisco Barreto tricked over sliver mines by natives at
6337787 Vasco da Gama meeting Muslim natives in Mozambique 64, Francisco Barreto tricked over sliver mines by natives at Chicoa, Mozambique 65

Cheyt Sing in his Eastern Dress, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
2966793 Cheyt Sing in his Eastern Dress, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: George III (1738 - 1820) in oriental dress

Native Americans Indigenous Indians Prospect
Native Americans prospecting for gold. They gather sand from the river bed and carry it in baskets to the shore where they can examine it for gold dust

Basket of Gold, Yellow alyssum flowers, Basket-Of-Gold, Candy Mustard, Gold Alyssum, Gold Dust, Gold-Dust, Golden-Tuft Alyssum, Golden-Tuft Madwort, Rock Madwort (Aurinia saxatilis, Alyssum saxatile)

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Klondike miners weighing their gold in a Dawson City bank, 1898. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

Prospectors bringing gold to a Denver bank, 1860s
Miners bringing their gold dust to Cooks Bank, Denver, Colorado, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Shimmering Tales of Gold Dust: From Ashantee to California and Beyond" In the depths of history, it has captivated civilizations with its allure. The Ashantees, during the Ashantee War, traded their precious muskets for this glistening treasure at Assinee. Engravings depict the frenzy of gold fever that swept through California and Australia, as people from all walks of life sought their fortunes in these distant lands. The art of gold washing is immortalized in intricate engravings, showcasing the laborious process undertaken by miners to extract every speck of this coveted metal. Even explorers like Vasco da Gama encountered Muslim natives in Mozambique who exchanged trinkets for golden dust - a testament to its universal value. Cheyt Sing's resplendent Eastern dress captured in a hand-colored engraving highlights how gold dust symbolized opulence and wealth throughout centuries. It was not just a currency but also an embodiment of status and power. Beyond its monetary significance lies another facet - nature's own golden treasures. Basket-Of-Gold flowers, also known as Yellow Alyssum or Golden-Tuft Madwort, bloom vibrantly across landscapes like Pennsylvania in North America. Their radiant hues mirror the brilliance found within tiny particles of genuine gold dust. Whether it be tales from ancient wars or modern-day flora, one thing remains constant - the enchantment surrounding gold dust endures through time. Its shimmering presence continues to inspire dreams and ignite passions as humanity seeks both material riches and natural beauty intertwined with this precious element.