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Description
Eleven marginal views illustrating bad habits of miner including: claim jumping, gambling, household chores, family life, gaming, working, and partnerships. Upper image includes elephant pointing to commandments. Printed title (MC). Printed (within some images): H. Eastman, del; Anthony & Baker. Printed (LC): Sun print, San Francisco/Entered... 1853 by James M. Hutchings... California, Orders, pre-paid, addressed Box H, Placerville, El Dorado Co[unty], Cal[ifornia]. Each image numbered. Handwritten letter on recto dated 1854. Transcription of letter enclosed.
Type
image
Format
Print on paper: wood engraving 28.5 x 23.2 cm., image on sheet 28.5 x 46.5 cm.
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