{"product_id":"wsp-146","title":"WSP-146 - Banker and The Accountant  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWSP-146 - Banker and The Accountant | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-piece set, titled \"The Banker and The Accountant\", represents the financial and commercial activities associated with the great gold rushes of the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe release forms part of the Gold Rush collection, depicting the people and businesses that developed around rapidly expanding mining settlements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold discoveries throughout North America and other parts of the world attracted thousands of prospectors hoping to make their fortunes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe California Gold Rush of 1848–1855 became one of the most celebrated examples, transforming remote settlements into bustling commercial centres as miners arrived in search of gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough some prospectors achieved considerable wealth, the goldfields also created opportunities for merchants, bankers, accountants and other businesses providing essential services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinancial institutions became particularly important as expanding settlements required facilities for handling money, supporting trade and managing the wealth generated by mining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe movement of people and capital during the gold rushes contributed to permanent settlement and substantial economic development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinctive set provides an excellent addition to a Gold Rush street or commercial display, particularly when combined with other figures representing the businesses and everyday activities of frontier settlements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53284384932122,"sku":"WSP-146","price":171.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/WSP-146.jpg?v=1793617782","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/wsp-146","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}