[CALIFORNIA] -- [GOLD RUSH]. Sixth plate ambrotype of stamping mill for mines showing 5 miners and oxen outside the as yet uncovered mill. [California], [ca 1850s].

Sixth plate ambrotype. (Excellent tonality, contrast achieved from modern black cloth behind plate). Housed in full pressed paper case (hinge split and rebacked, some loses, wear to extremities).

A compelling outdoor image of a mining operation in the process of construction. Five rugged men pose outside a stamping mill with two oxen and a sixth figure to the right. Equipment is visible behind them in a building with its roof still being constructed.

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[CALIFORNIA] -- [GOLD RUSH]. Sixth plate ambrotype of stamping mill for mines showing 5 miners and oxen outside the as yet uncovered mill. [California], [ca 1850s].

American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[CALIFORNIA] -- [GOLD RUSH]. Sixth plate ambrotype of stamping mill for mines showing 5 miners and oxen outside the as yet uncovered mill. [California], [ca 1850s].

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[CALIFORNIA] -- [GOLD RUSH]. Sixth plate ambrotype of stamping mill for mines showing 5 miners and oxen outside the as yet uncovered mill. [California], [ca 1850s].