American School Late 19th/Early 20th Century A California Long Tom Late 19th/Early 20th Century A California Long Tom Inscribed A California "Long Tom" on the Merced River (ll); inscribed on the reverse Metallurgy Au & Ag/Gold California Long Tom Oil on canvas 42 1/2 x 75 1/2 inches Unframed and unstretched First used in 1848, the "long tom" was already a popular mining tool by 1850. Expediting the sifting process for precious metals, the wooden device was shaped like a trough and measured up to 15 feet in length. To fully utilize the long tom's potential, six to eight men were required to work the device at one time. From the Collection of Edward Eberstadt & Sons
Unframed and Unstretched. Light surface dirt. Scattered stains, abrasions and creases. Wear along the edges. Particular discoloration at upper left. Overall fair condition.
American School Late 19th/Early 20th Century A California Long Tom Late 19th/Early 20th Century A California Long Tom Inscribed A California "Long Tom" on the Merced River (ll); inscribed on the reverse Metallurgy Au & Ag/Gold California Long Tom Oil on canvas 42 1/2 x 75 1/2 inches Unframed and unstretched First used in 1848, the "long tom" was already a popular mining tool by 1850. Expediting the sifting process for precious metals, the wooden device was shaped like a trough and measured up to 15 feet in length. To fully utilize the long tom's potential, six to eight men were required to work the device at one time. From the Collection of Edward Eberstadt & Sons
Unframed and Unstretched. Light surface dirt. Scattered stains, abrasions and creases. Wear along the edges. Particular discoloration at upper left. Overall fair condition.
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