Gold Mining Large format albumen photograph of a gold mining operation. 7 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. photograph on 8 1/2 x 10 3/8 in. cardstock mount, uncredited. A bird's-eye-view of a mining operation at an unknown location. A small group of people can be seen gathered on the porch of a small cabin located at the base of the operation. A horse-drawn cart is also visible near the cabin.