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Gold Rush: 1848–1860: "I Saw the Elephant"

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A Miner in his Cabin. ca. 1853. Henry Walton, artist. Watercolor on paper. Collection of Oakland Museum of California.

This portrait is of a miner named William Peck. Mr. Peck is shown sitting in his cabin surrounded by objects that define the California experience and a successful 49er. Among his material objects are, his bunk covered by a homespun quilt, a gold pan, and scales.

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