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The Great Seal of California, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Great Seal of California, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Seal of California, 1850. Around the bevel of the ring are represented thirty-one stars, being the number of the states of which the Union will consist, upon the admission of California. The foreground figure represents the goddess Minerva, having sprung full-grown from the brain of Jupiter. She is introduced as a type of the political birth of California, without having gone through the probation of a territory. At her feet crouches a grisly bear, feeding upon clusters from a grape-vine, which, with a sheaf of wheat, are emblematic of the peculiar characteristics of the country. A miner is engaged at work, with a rocker and bowl at his side, illustrating the golden wealth of the Sacramento, upon whose waters are seen shipping, typical of commercial greatness; and the snow-clad peaks of the Sierra Nevada make up the background...It was designed by Major R. S. Garnett, of the United States army'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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The Great Seal of California, 1850: A Symbol of Political Birth and Golden Wealth This image showcases The Great Seal of California from 1850, an intriguing representation of the state's history and unique identity. The creator of this masterpiece remains unknown, but the design was inspired by Major R.S. Garnett of the United States Army. At the center of the seal, Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, emerges from the bevel of the ring. Thirty-one stars surround her, symbolizing the thirty-one states that the Union would consist of upon California's admission. Minerva is introduced as a metaphor for the political birth of California, which occurred without the typical territory phase. Minerva's feet are adorned with a grisly bear, feeding on clusters from a grape-vine, and a sheaf of wheat. These elements represent the peculiar characteristics of California: its abundant natural resources, including gold and grapes, and its potential for agricultural prosperity. A miner is depicted at work, using a rocker and bowl, emphasizing the state's rich gold deposits. The waters of the Sacramento River are home to shipping, symbolizing California's commercial potential. In the background, the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains complete the breathtaking scene. This image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, offers a glimpse into the early history of California and its promise of wealth and opportunity. The Great Seal of California, with its powerful symbolism, continues to embody the spirit of the Golden State.
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