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1776 Collection (#6)

"1776: A Glimpse into the Birth of a Nation" In 1776, thirteen original colonies united in pursuit of liberty and independence

Background image1776 Collection: Portrait Theodorus Lubbers Theodorus Lubbers

Portrait Theodorus Lubbers Theodorus Lubbers
Portrait of Theodorus Lubbers Theodorus Lubbers (title on object), Portrait halfway to the right of Theodorus Lubbers in an oval

Background image1776 Collection: Portrait Jan Hendrik Vorstius Half-length portrait

Portrait Jan Hendrik Vorstius Half-length portrait
Portrait of Jan Hendrik Vorstius, Half-length portrait of Jan Hendrik Vorstius in an architectural frame, his hand resting on a bible, Jan Hendrik Vorstius, Jacob Houbraken, Amsterdam, 1774 - 1776

Background image1776 Collection: View Valkhof Nijmegen foreground three women

View Valkhof Nijmegen foreground three women
View of the Valkhof in Nijmegen, View of the Valkhof in Nijmegen. In the foreground three women with two reclining cows. On the left a man with a dog, landscapes with waters, waterscapes

Background image1776 Collection: Marches Macerata San Severino Marche S. Agostino

Marches Macerata San Severino Marche S. Agostino, Cathedral, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of the 15th-century facade with its gothic portal

Background image1776 Collection: Basilicata Matera Matera Duomo Italy italian country

Basilicata Matera Matera Duomo Italy italian country
Basilicata Matera Matera Duomo, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Architecture, architectural sculpture 1268-70

Background image1776 Collection: Plans top Mount Vesuvius Campi Phlegrae. Fabris

Plans top Mount Vesuvius Campi Phlegrae. Fabris
Plans of the top of Mount Vesuvius, Campi Phlegraei. Fabris, Peter, 18th cent. Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803, Engraving, hand-colored, 1776

Background image1776 Collection: Marble mixed stones Vesuvius polished Campi Phlegrae

Marble mixed stones Vesuvius polished Campi Phlegrae
Marble and other mixed stones of Vesuvius polished, Campi Phlegraei. Fabris, Peter, 18th cent. Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803, Engraving, hand-colored, 1776

Background image1776 Collection: View first discovery Temple Isis Pompeii Campi Phlegrae

View first discovery Temple Isis Pompeii Campi Phlegrae
View of the first discovery of the Temple of Isis at Pompeii, Campi Phlegraei. Fabris, Peter, 18th cent. Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803, Engraving, hand-colored, 1776

Background image1776 Collection: View part inside cone mountain Somma Campi Phlegrae

View part inside cone mountain Somma Campi Phlegrae
View of a part of the inside of the cone of the mountain of Somma, Campi Phlegraei. Fabris, Peter, 18th cent. Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803, Engraving, hand-colored, 1776

Background image1776 Collection: Table de quarante a cinquante couverts servie

Table de quarante a cinquante couverts servie a vingt-une pieces, les trois milieux peuvent servir de dormans, La science du maitre d hotel confiseur: a l usage des officiers

Background image1776 Collection: Frontispiece Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

Frontispiece Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
Frontispiece, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Stukeley, William, 1687-1765, Engraving

Background image1776 Collection: Interior view crater Mount Vesuvius eruption

Interior view crater Mount Vesuvius eruption
Interior view of the crater of Mount Vesuvius, as it was before the eruption of 1767, Campi Phlegraei.: Observations on the volcanos of the two Sicilies as they have been communicated to the Royal

Background image1776 Collection: View eruption lava crater Mount Vesuvius Campi Phlegrae

View eruption lava crater Mount Vesuvius Campi Phlegrae
View of an eruption of lava from the crater of Mount Vesuvius, Campi Phlegraei. Fabris, Peter, 18th cent. Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803, Engraving, hand-colored, 1776

Background image1776 Collection: View crater inside cone little mountain Campi Phlegrae

View crater inside cone little mountain Campi Phlegrae
View of the crater, or inside of the cone of the little mountain, Campi Phlegraei. Fabris, Peter, 18th cent. Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803, Engraving, hand-colored, 1776

Background image1776 Collection: View eruption Mount Vesuvius 23 December 1760

View eruption Mount Vesuvius 23 December 1760
View of an eruption of Mount Vesuvius which began the 23 of December 1760, and ended the 5th of January 1761, after a drawing taken on the spot by Mr

Background image1776 Collection: Plate VI Campi Phlegrae. Observations volcanos

Plate VI Campi Phlegrae. Observations volcanos
Plate VI, Campi Phlegraei.: Observations on the volcanos of the two Sicilies as they have been communicated to the Royal Society of London, Fabris, Peter, 18th cent

Background image1776 Collection: Hunting Tower Ro Camp Littlebury Aug 21 1722

Hunting Tower Ro Camp Littlebury Aug 21 1722
The Hunting Tower in the Ro. Camp near Littlebury Aug 21. 1722, View of Silchester Walls from the N.E. corner Aug. 5. 1722, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities

Background image1776 Collection: Temple Minerva Syracuse Itinerarium curiosum

Temple Minerva Syracuse Itinerarium curiosum
The Temple of Minerva at Syracuse, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh

Background image1776 Collection: Remains Castrensian Amphitheater Richborough Castle

Remains Castrensian Amphitheater Richborough Castle
The Remains of the Castrensian Amphitheater at Richborough Castle. Oct. 7. 1724, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art

Background image1776 Collection: View Athens Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

View Athens Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
A View at Athens, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

Background image1776 Collection: Richborow Castle Romans 7 Oct 1722 Itinerarium curiosum

Richborow Castle Romans 7 Oct 1722 Itinerarium curiosum
Richborow Castle of the Romans 7. Oct. 1722, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain

Background image1776 Collection: Sorbiodunum Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

Sorbiodunum Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
Sorbiodunum, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

Background image1776 Collection: Prospect Stanes Sept 16 1723 Itinerarium curiosum

Prospect Stanes Sept 16 1723 Itinerarium curiosum
Prospect of Stanes Sept. 16. 1723, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh

Background image1776 Collection: Ger Chaw Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

Ger Chaw Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
Ger Chaw, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

Background image1776 Collection: Celtic Monuments Germany Itinerarium curiosum

Celtic Monuments Germany Itinerarium curiosum
Celtic Monuments in Germany, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley

Background image1776 Collection: Monument Seland Highway Village Birke Itinerarium curiosum

Monument Seland Highway Village Birke Itinerarium curiosum
A Monument in Seland near the Highway to the Village of Birke, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art

Background image1776 Collection: Lord Hartford Seat Marlborough Itinerarium curiosum

Lord Hartford Seat Marlborough Itinerarium curiosum
Lord Hartfords Seat at Marlborough, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh

Background image1776 Collection: View Temple Winds Athens Lion Calf Brass Standing

View Temple Winds Athens Lion Calf Brass Standing
A View of the Temple of the Winds at Athens, A Lion Calf in Brass Standing by the Port of Athens, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art

Background image1776 Collection: West Prospect Ludlow Castle Sep 16 1721 Itinerarium curiosum

West Prospect Ludlow Castle Sep 16 1721 Itinerarium curiosum
The West Prospect of Ludlow Castle. Sep. 16. 1721, Itinerarium curiosum, or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain

Background image1776 Collection: Religious Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

Religious Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
Religious, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

Background image1776 Collection: Scite Roman town Wintringham 24 July 1724 Abontrus

Scite Roman town Wintringham 24 July 1724 Abontrus
The Scite of the Roman town at Wintringham. 24. July 1724. Abontrus, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art

Background image1776 Collection: Rudera Coloniae Troglodyticae juxta Nottingham

Rudera Coloniae Troglodyticae juxta Nottingham, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain

Background image1776 Collection: Alauna Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

Alauna Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
Alauna, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William, 1687-1765

Background image1776 Collection: Krom Lechen Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

Krom Lechen Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
Krom Lechen, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

Background image1776 Collection: Celtic Sepultures Itinerarium curiosum account

Celtic Sepultures Itinerarium curiosum account
Celtic Sepultures, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

Background image1776 Collection: Prospect Newberry South Winchester Silchester Road / June

Prospect Newberry South Winchester Silchester Road / June
Prospect of Newberry from the South between Winchester and Silchester Road/June 28, 1723, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art

Background image1776 Collection: Prospect Aldchester Bicester Alauna Itinerarium curiosum

Prospect Aldchester Bicester Alauna Itinerarium curiosum
Prospect of Aldchester near Bicester. Alauna, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain

Background image1776 Collection: Newberry Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities

Newberry Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
Newberry, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

Background image1776 Collection: Traite des edifices meubles habits machines et

Traite des edifices meubles habits machines et
Traite des edifices, meubles, habits, machines et ustensils des chinois: graves sur les originaux dessines a la chine, Chambers, William, 1723-1796, 1776

Background image1776 Collection: Design table decoration facing p 167 La science

Design table decoration facing p 167 La science
Design for table decoration, facing p. 167, La science du maitre d hotel confiseur: a l usage des officiers: avec des observations sur la connoissance and les proprietes des fruits

Background image1776 Collection: Table de douze a quinze couverts servie a trois

Table de douze a quinze couverts servie a trois
Table de douze a quinze couverts, servie a trois plateux, La science du maitre d hotel confiseur: a l usage des officiers: avec des observations sur la connoissance and les proprietes des fruits

Background image1776 Collection: Exterior Old Mission Church Mission Dolores Dedicated

Exterior Old Mission Church Mission Dolores Dedicated
Exterior of the Old Mission Church, Mission Dolores. Dedicated in 1776; Lawrence & Houseworth; 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Background image1776 Collection: Map Glasgow 1776 Thomas Annan Scottish 1829 1887

Map Glasgow 1776 Thomas Annan Scottish 1829 1887
Map of Glasgow in 1776; Thomas Annan (Scottish, 1829 - 1887); Glasgow, Scotland; 1878; Carbon print; 13.5 × 10.9 cm (5 5, 16 × 4 5, 16 in.)

Background image1776 Collection: Fruit Piece 1776 Richard Earlom British 1743-1822

Fruit Piece 1776 Richard Earlom British 1743-1822
A Fruit Piece, 1776. Richard Earlom (British, 1743-1822). Mezzotint

Background image1776 Collection: Portrait Mrs Nathaniel Bailey nee Lamack

Portrait Mrs Nathaniel Bailey nee Lamack
Portrait of Mrs. Nathaniel Bailey, nee Lamack, c. 1776. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper in a modern gold frame; framed: 6.2 x 5.3 cm (2 7/16 x 2 1/16 in.); unframed

Background image1776 Collection: Portrait Mr Shippard 1776 John I Smart British

Portrait Mr Shippard 1776 John I Smart British
Portrait of Mr. Shippard, c. 1776. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper; framed: 8.5 x 7.3 cm (3 3/8 x 2 7/8 in.); unframed: 5.7 x 3.7 cm (2 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.)

Background image1776 Collection: Portrait Woman 1776 John I Smart British 1741-1811

Portrait Woman 1776 John I Smart British 1741-1811
Portrait of a Woman, c. 1776. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper; framed: 8.8 x 7.6 cm (3 7/16 x 3 in.); unframed: 6.4 x 5.1 cm (2 1/2 x 2 in.)

Background image1776 Collection: Portrait Mr Gambier 1776 John I Smart British

Portrait Mr Gambier 1776 John I Smart British
Portrait of Mr. Gambier, c. 1776. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper; framed: 7.9 x 6.9 cm (3 1/8 x 2 11/16 in.); unframed: 5.8 x 2.8 cm (2 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.)




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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.