Gold Panning Collection

Chinese Immigrants working on the gold fields, 1849 (coloured engraving)
PNP246171 Chinese Immigrants working on the gold fields, 1849 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

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)

How they get Gold at Klondike (engraving)
1598058 How they get Gold at Klondike (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How they get Gold at Klondike)

Photographs from California (engraving)
1601527 Photographs from California (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photographs from California)

A Burmese woman panning for gold in a small stream near Putao stops to have her portrait taken, Kachin State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Goldmining in California, 1871 (colour litho)
BAL32910 Goldmining in California, 1871 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Californian Gold Rush (1848-55); ); American, out of copyright

Millard Fillmore, from The History of the United States, Vol. II, by Charles Mackay
BAL124918 Millard Fillmore, from The History of the United States, Vol.II, by Charles Mackay, engraved by W.J. Edwards from a daguerrotype (engraving) by Brady

Panning For Gold
Pinos Altos, New Mexico: May, 1940 A prospector panning for gold. The light objects in his pan are probably not gold as it is very unusual to find pieces this large in this section

Dakota Territory Gold Miners
Rockerville, Dakota Territory, 1889 Three gold miners with their dog, panning and washing for gold in a stream

Gold mining in the territory area of Golden-crowned Sifaka, Daraina, Northern Madagascar, Africa

Gold panning, Nong Kiew, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Unearthing the Golden Dream: A Glimpse into the World of Gold Panning" Step back in time to 1849, as Chinese immigrants toil on the gold fields, their hopes gleaming brighter than ever. In a vividly colored engraving, witness their determination and resilience. Another engraving captures the essence of gold washing - a laborious yet rewarding process that required patience and precision. The glimmering flakes dancing in the sunlight tell tales of triumph amidst hardship. Travel further north to Klondike through an enchanting engraving titled "How they get Gold at Klondike. " Discover how intrepid prospectors braved freezing temperatures and treacherous terrains for a chance at striking it rich. Photographs from California transport us back to those exhilarating times when dreams were forged in rivers of gold. These engravings provide glimpses into lives forever changed by this precious metal's allure. Intriguingly, even a Burmese woman finds herself captivated by gold panning's allure. Pausing her quest for fortune near Putao, she allows her portrait to be taken – an emblematic moment where cultures intertwine around this universal desire for wealth. The year 1871 witnesses vibrant color litho capturing Californian miners hard at work. Their sweat-soaked brows speak volumes about their unwavering dedication towards unearthing treasures hidden beneath rocky landscapes. Millard Fillmore's visage emerges from Charles Mackay's historical tome - his presidency coinciding with America's golden age when countless individuals sought prosperity through mining endeavors across vast territories. Dakota Territory unveils its own breed of resilient pioneers who brave harsh conditions while passionately panning for gold. Their camaraderie shines bright against adversity as they forge ahead together on this arduous journey towards abundance. Venturing beyond borders, Northern Madagascar reveals its territory area where golden-crowned sifaka monkeys frolic amidst gold mining sites.