Americans Collection (page 6)

RACIAL / PEACE PIPES C1730
A club, and two PEACE PIPES (or Calumets) used by Native Americans : the lower one is from Virginia Date: circa 1730

NATIVE AMERICANS INTRUDE
Native Americans interrupt a Puritan church service Date: circa 1700

SINGING ROUND CAMP FIRE
The round-up camp - playing the guitar and accordion round the camp fire Date: 1906

APACHE REVOLT
The Apache people are exhorted to revolt against the United States Government Date: summer 1907

Native American costume: Blackfoot Medicine Man by Catlin
Native American medicine man from the Blackfoot tribe. Date: 1830

Bale Fire of Beacon Warning of Attack
The Bale Fire is a series of fires, used to pass on an alarm throughout a district : here, settlers in the American colonies warn others of an attack of Native Americans Date: 17th century

Native American Hunting Buffalo on Horseback. Date: circa 1830

SMOKE SIGNAL NATIVE AMER
The Native Americans in the foreground are replying with hand signals to a smoke signal sent by their friends on the opposite ridge. Date: circa 1880

American soldiers with dogs in the Philippines
American soldiers fighting in the Philippines during the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) let loose the dogs of war against native rebels. Date: 1899

End of Prohibition in America
Americans celebrate the end of Prohibition Date: 1933

Native Americans bringing hides to a traders hut Date: 1876

Canada - Montreal River - Indian couple with young moose. Date: circa 1908

Five Teenagers With T-Shirts Spelling Jesus

The Franzoni Clock - Statuary Hill, US Capitol Washington DC
The Franzoni Clock - National Statuary Hill a chamber in the United States Capitol devoted to sculptures of prominent Americans - Washington, D.C. USA

The Battle Of New Orleans

James Knox Polk 1795 to 1849. 11th president of the United States 1845 to 1849 From painting by Alonzo Chappel

Zachary Taylor 1784 to 1850. 12th president of the United States 1849 to 1850. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

Ulysses S. Grant 1822-1885. Commmander of Union armies in American Civil War and 18th President of United States 1869-77. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

John Tyler 1790 to 1862. 10th president of the United States 1841 to 1845 From painting by Alonzo Chappel

Andrew Jackson 1767 to 1845. 7th President of the United States. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

James Buchanan 1791 to 1868. 15th President of the United States 1857 to 1861. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

William Henry Harrison 1773 to 1841. 9th President of the United States. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

Franklin Pierce 1804 to 1869. 14th president of the United States 1853 to 1857. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

Millard Fillmore 1800 to 1874. 13th president of the United States 1850-53. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

Martin Van Buren 1782 to 1862. 8th president of the United States 1837to 1841 and a founder of the Democratic Party. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

Helen Wills as a debutante
Helen Wills Moody (1905-1998), American tennis player dominant during the 1920s and 30s, winner of 31 Grand Slam titles including 8 Wimbledon Championships

Doris Duke at Baileys Beach, Newport
Doris Duke, American tobacco heiress, photographed at Baileys Beach, Newport, the most exclusive bathing beach in the USA. Date: 1934

Cowboys and Indians
Cowboys v. Indians - an episode in the opening of a cattle country Date: 1887

Bright Young Things at a United States Party
A group at a United States party given by Miss Joe Carstairs, the intrepid motor-boat speed merchant and Miss Ruth Baldwin. From left, Miss Studik, Mr Dennis Pelly, Mr Leveson, the Hon

Replica of the Mayan wall paintings placed in Bonampak Temple in Chiapas. Late classical period (662-830). Batlle scene. Maya art. Painting. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City

Warrior. Inca art. Relief. PERU. Lima. National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History

Xochipilli. Mexica deity of love, games, beauty, dance, flowers, maize, pleasure, arts and songs. Postclassic period (1325-1521). Aztec art. Sculpture on rock. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City

Disembarkation of the Spanish at Veracruz. 1951. MEXICO. Mexico City. National Palace. Mexican Mural Painting. Fresco

Gold nose ring. Chibcha art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA. Bogotᮠ Gold Museum

AGUIRRE, Lope de (1515-1561). Spanish conquistador in South America. Nicknamed El Loco, the Madman, Aguirre is best known for his final expedition, down the Amazon river

Mexico. Villahermosa. Cultura Olmeca
MEXICO. Villahermosa. Parque-Museo de La Venta. Olmeca Culture. Head. Olmec art. Sculpture

Bolivia Tiwanaku Site
BOLIVIA. Tiahuanaco. Sculpted head, 8th-10th c. A.D. Tihuanaco culture. Sculpture on rock

Argentina. Cave of the Hands. Cave paintings
ARGENTINA. SANTA CRUZ. Perito Moreno. Cave of the Hands. Cave painting depicting hands, guanacos and geometric figures (11000-7500 BC). Neolithic art. Cave

Antonio Paoli. Portrait
Antonio Paoli. Puerto Rican Tenor. Portrait

Duchess of Marlborough & Mrs Belmont
Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough, formerly Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877 - 1964), American heiress and first wife of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough pictured with Mrs O. H. P

American troops capture York, Upper Canada, during the Battle of York, April 27, 1813. From An Illuminated History of North America, from the earliest period to the present time, published 1860

Retreat of the Americans across Gowanus Creek at the Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War

Historic image in black and white of native indian children with houses and totem poles; Alaska, United States of America

The Second Battle of Corinth, also known as The Battle of Corinth, October 3 - 4, 1862, between the Union and Confederate armies during the American Civil War

Winslow Homer, 1836 - 1910. American landscape painter and printmaker. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Great Painters

Andrew Jackson 1767 to 1845. 7th President of the United States

William Henry Harrison

James Knox Polk

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"Exploring the Multifaceted Identity of Americans: From Rivera's Art to Native American Legends" From Diego Rivera's captivating murals depicting the Totonaca Civilization to Geronimo, a revered figure in Native American history, they have a rich tapestry of cultural influences. Tango, originating in Argentina but embraced by Americans since 1912, showcases their love for diverse dance forms. The Codex Borgia offers insights into ritual and divinatory practices of Mesoamerican civilizations that continue to shape American spirituality. Meanwhile, Rocky Marciano's postcard symbolizes the indomitable spirit and resilience often associated with Americans. Tupac Amaru II's portrait serves as a reminder of America's struggle for independence and equality throughout its history. Mrs Kennedy and her deb daughters epitomize elegance and grace within high society circles. Lawrence Tibbett at Cap D Antibes highlights America's contribution to the world of opera while showcasing their global reach. In Diego Rivera's artwork on the Totonaca Civilization, we witness how ancient cultures influence modern-day perceptions. However, not all aspects are admirable; "Robbing and Scalping" represents dark chapters in American history that cannot be overlooked or forgotten. The image of an American society wedding taking place in London reflects the far-reaching impact of American culture beyond its borders. Lastly, a postcard from 1913 featuring a woman riding a bull captures both strength and audacity—an embodiment of the pioneering spirit often attributed to Americans. These hints offer glimpses into various facets—artistic expressions, historical figures, societal norms—that contribute to shaping what it means to be an American today: complex yet vibrant amalgamation rooted in diversity and perseverance.