1700s Collection (page 4)

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Leonhard Euler, Swiss mathematician. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

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British General Edward Braddock marching through wilderness to Fort Duquesne, now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the French and Indian War, 1755. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

Arnolds treason discovered with the arrest of John Andre, 1780
British agent Andre trying to bribe his captors with his watch to avoid discovery of Arnolds treason, 1780. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Sugar cane, 18th century illustration
Illustration of sugar cane from the book The beauties of the creation, or, a new moral system of natural history: in five volumes: consisting of quadrupeds, birds, fishes and reptiles

Copernican worldview, 1708
Copernican worldview. This is plate 5 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Protea burchellii, 18th century C016 / 5486
Burchells protea (Protea burchellii), 18th-century artwork. This artwork is from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796)

Uranographia constellations, 1801 C013 / 8953
Uranographia constellations. This page of this star atlas shows Northern Hemisphere constellations. The constellations are groupings of stars in the night sky

Herschels observations of galaxies. At the time of these observations, these objects were considered to be within our galaxy

Jonathan Hulls steamboat, 18th century
Jonathan Hulls steamboat, historical artwork. A patent for this steam-powered towboat was taken out by the British inventor Jonathan Hulls in 1736

Kidney stone, 18th century

Thomas Wright, British astronomer
Thomas Wright (1711-86), British astronomer. Wright was born at Byers Green in northern England. In 1730 he set up a school at which he taught mathematics and navigation

18th Century astronomical diagrams. Historical diagrams describing various 18th Century theoretical systems used to describe the motion of the planets in our solar system

Animal magnetism, satirical artwork
Animal magnetism. Satirical artwork depicting a patient and animal magnetism practitioner with animal heads. Animal magnetism was developed by the German physician Franz Mesmer (1734-1815)

Peter the Great, Russian Tsar
Peter the Great (1685-1766), Russian Tsar. When he became Tsar, Peter modernized and expanded his realm, fighting several wars and founding the Russian Empire in 1721 at the Treaty of Nystad

British armys Meschianza in Philadelphia, 1778
Meschianza at Philadelphia, a festival in the form of a medieval tournament, 1778. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

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Methodist evangelist George Whitefield, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

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George Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, London, 1742. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Abigail Adams, with her autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

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Thomas Jefferson. Hand-colored engraving by A. Desnoyers

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George III, King of England, in gold brocade trimmed with ermine, 1767. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting by Allan Ramsay

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William Herschel and his sister Caroline at their telescope, 1700s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Young George Washington working as a surveyor in Virginia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Ludwig van Beethoven. Antique photograph of a painting

Beethovens birthplace
Birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven in Bonn, viewed in the 1800s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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James Wilson of Pennsylvania. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Benjamin Franklin representing the American cause at Louis XVIs court. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century painting

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Russian defeat of the Swedish flotilla during the Northern War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Alehouse scene in th 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration

Greenwich Observatory
Astronomers taking sightings from the old observing-room at Greenwich, England. Hand-colored engraving

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British army takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

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Benjamin Banneker. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier portrait, digitally retouched

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Statue of John Carroll, founder of Georgetown University, Washington DC. Digital photograph

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General Waynes victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, opening the Ohio Valley for settlers, 1794. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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John Sevier Hand-colored woodcut of a portrait

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Continental Army Major General Charles Lee. Hand-colored engraving

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Thomas Paine. Hand-colored engraving

Arthur Middleton of South Carolina
Arthur Middleton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration

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Dr, Joseph Warren of Boston. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of an 18th-century portrait

Hand-colored printed halftone illustration
John Paul Jones in command of the " Ranger" in battle with the British ship " Drake, " American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

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Artillery defending the Continental Army winter camp at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Digital photograph

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Evolution of the United States flag from red British ensign (left) to the striped Grand Union flag (right), to the thirteen-star flag (center). Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Committee writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776: Franklin, Jefferson, Livingston, Adams, and Sherman (left - right). Hand-colored engraving

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American minutemen fight to hold off the British army at Concord Bridge, April 10, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration by F.C. Yohn

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George Washington marching the Continental Army to Valley Forge winter camp. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Solar eclipse, 18th century artwork
Solar eclipse. 18th century diagram showing the principles behind solar eclipses. Figure I shows difference in appearance between total (B) and annular (A) eclipses

Robinson Crusoe title page from "The Life
3614714 A Robinson CrusoeA title page from A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York, MarinerA" by Daniel Defoe, published in 1719 by English School

Title page from "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
3614713 Title page from A" The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe; Being the Second and Last Part of His Life, And of the Strange Surprising Accounts of his Travels Round three Parts of

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Step back in time to the 1700s, a pivotal era that shaped the course of history. In 1776, the Thirteen original colonies united and declared their independence, laying the foundation for what would become the United States of America. The Orrery by Joseph Wright captures this period's fascination with science and discovery, showcasing an intricate model of our solar system. Education thrived during this time as well, with institutions like William and Mary College flourishing in the early 1700s. It was a century marked by intellectual progress, exemplified by page one of the Constitution of the United States of America from 1787 – a document that still guides us today. Artists like Joseph Wright continued to captivate audiences with their masterpieces; his painting "The Airpump" depicts scientific experimentation at its finest. Meanwhile, maps such as "Map of the City of Dublin" from 1797 provide glimpses into bustling cities during this period. Immanuel Kant emerged as a prominent philosopher whose ideas influenced generations to come. St Bartholomews Hospital stood tall as a testament to advancements in healthcare throughout the 18th century. Notable figures also left their mark on history: David Hume's caricature showcases his wit and intellect while American Indian tribe locations in 1715 remind us of indigenous cultures' rich heritage. And who could forget about Count St Germain? This enigmatic French alchemist fascinated many with his mysterious abilities. As we delve into these fragments from centuries past, let us remember that they are not merely relics but windows into an era defined by innovation, exploration, and profound societal changes.