1776 Collection (#31)

American Privateer / 1776
An American privateer captures a British vessel

James Ferguson (Anon)
JAMES FERGUSON scientist, Fellow of the Royal Society

Luise / Prussian / Miniature
QUEEN LUISE Wife of Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia

Caroline Bavaria / Miniatu
CAROLINE OF BAVARIA Queen of Bavaria, with her son Maximilian, who died in 1803, the year of this picture

Hester L Stanhope / Spiess
LADY HESTER LUCY STANHOPE Traveller to Asia, where she settled and adopted eastern manners

Independence / Ms Langton
Miss Langton saves her father

Richard Tattersall
RICHARD TATTERSALL Racehorse auctioneer and founder of Tattersalls in 1776

Hester L Stanhope / Anon
LADY HESTER LUCY STANHOPE Traveller to Asia, where she settled and adopted eastern manners - seen here on horseback

Hester L Stanhope / Saloon
LADY HESTER LUCY STANHOPE Traveller to Asia, where she settled - seen here entertaining a visitor in her saloon

Hester L Stanhope / Hamert
LADY HESTER LUCY STANHOPE Traveller to Asia, where she settled and adopted eastern manners

Independence Signatories
Signatories to the Declaration of Independence

J M Hoene-Wronski
J M HOENE-WRONSKI Polish/French scientist and mystic who found a mathematical proof of the Absolute

E T W Hoffmann / Devrient
E T W HOFFMANN also known as E T A HOFFMANN (he took the name Amadeus when composing) writer and composer, with Devrient at Lutter & Wegeners wine bar, Berlin

Jean-Baptiste Papillon
JEAN-BAPTISTE PAPILLON (or Jean Michel P.) French engraver

Wm Franklin Arrested
William Franklin (son of Benjamin), governor of New Jersey, supports the British so is arrested by the rebels. He will be exchanged and end his days in England

Stanislaw Malachowski
STANISLAW MALACHOWSKI Polish statesman, who carried out many vauable reforms

Tamerlane by Marlowe
TAMERLANE Mr Palmer as Bajazet and Miss Hopkins as Selima in Act V: Now, now thou traitress

Bushnells Sub / Section
BUSHNELLs TURTLE the first submersible craft to be used in action, attacking a British ship at New York on 7 September 1776; the one-man crew provided the power manually !

Cherokees Attack British
Cherokee Indians ambush British soldiers

Charles Matthews
CHARLES MATTHEWS Actor and comedian

Drafting the American Declaration of Independence
Scene at the Drafting the American Declaration of Independence - present are Franklin, Jefferson, Adams, Livingston and Sherman

G3 Statue Pulled Down
Statue of George III pulled down, New York

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"1776: A Glimpse into the Birth of a Nation" In 1776, thirteen original colonies united in pursuit of liberty and independence. Betsy Ross, with her skilled hands, sewed the first American flag that would become a symbol of freedom. Henry Mosler's captivating painting immortalizes this historic moment. Page 2 holds Abigail Adams' heartfelt letter to John Adams, written with ink on paper. Her words reflect the courage and determination that fueled the revolutionary spirit during those turbulent times. A signed copy of the Declaration of Independence serves as a tangible reminder of July 4th, 1776 - when brave men put their names to paper and declared America's sovereignty. John Paul Jones received his commission as a US Navy captain through an important document that recognized his role in shaping naval warfare for years to come. The Battle of Long Island stands as a testament to the sacrifices made by patriots who fought valiantly for their newfound nation amidst adversity in New York during the Revolutionary War. The Pine Tree flag fluttered proudly during the American Revolution, representing resilience and unity among colonists striving for liberty against British rule. Thomas Paine's influential pamphlet "Common Sense, " showcased on John Adams' personal second edition title-page, ignited revolutionary fervor across America - its powerful ideas resonating still today. Eta Hoffmann's signature graces another treasured artifact from this era – reminding us that even beyond borders, people were inspired by America’s fight for freedom. Amidst all these historical milestones lies The Croton Flour Mills – George V. Hecker & Co. , which played its part in sustaining communities during these tumultuous times – nourishing both bodies and spirits alike with essential sustenance. These glimpses into 1776 offer us insight into an extraordinary period where dreams took shape and heroes emerged; they remind us why we cherish our hard-fought liberties today.