Gold mining camp, California
Book TitleGold mining camp, California
Exhibition TitleGold mining camp, California
Artist
Unknown
Dateca. 1850-1855
MediumDaguerreotype
DimensionsPlate (half): 5 1/2 × 4 1/2 inches (13.97 × 11.43 cm)
Case (open): 9 5/8 × 6 × 3/8 inches (24.45 × 15.24 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 4 3/4 × 6 × 5/8 inches (12.07 × 15.24 × 1.59 cm)
Case (open): 9 5/8 × 6 × 3/8 inches (24.45 × 15.24 × 0.95 cm)
Case (closed): 4 3/4 × 6 × 5/8 inches (12.07 × 15.24 × 1.59 cm)
Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Object number2005.27.111
Signednone
Inscribednone
MarkingsOn modern paper seal on plate verso, in pencil: "400-71-96" , "NO PLATE MFGS. MARKS", "REGLAZED, SEALED W/FILMOPLAST P-90 TAPE, 9-22-2005 GSW".
On View
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DescriptionImage of a group of men lined up on a dirt path near small cabins. Other small wooden structures and cut logs are scattered along the hillside above. This half plate daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat inside of a decorative paper covered wooden case with metal clasps and a red velvet liner with embossed designs.
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Unknown
ca. 1850-1855
2005.27.114.A,B
