Benjamin Franklin Collection

Printing press used by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), U. S. statesman and scientist. Colored engraving

1778 Benjamin Franklin scientist
Benjamin Franklin, scientist, inventor, and US Founding Father (January 17 1706 - April 17 1790). Steel engraving by J. Thompson 1834 with later colouring, after 1778 painting by Duplessis

Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)
After a portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Nicholas Cochin the younger made in 1777. American experimental scientist and statesman

Americans gaining French alliance in the Revolutionary War
American and French representatives signing a Treaty of Alliance at Paris, American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Franklin, Hamilton, and other delegates discussing the Constitution
Franklin, Hamilton, and others discussing the framing of the US Constitution at a tea party in Philadelphia, 1787. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

View from the terrace of Monsieur Franklin at Passy of the first flight under the
XIR161020 View from the terrace of Monsieur Franklin at Passy of the first flight under the direction of Monsieur de Montgolfier, 21st November 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School

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

Statue of Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

Statue of Ben Franklin, Old City Hall, Freedom Trail, Boston, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Portraits of the signatories of the Declaration of
NWI4841081 Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Portraits of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence and the Committee of the Five in the Centre

Reception of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in France, he is presented to Louis XVI (1754-1793)
NWI4843859 Reception of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in France, he is presented to Louis XVI (1754-1793) and Marie Antoinette (1755-1793)

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in 1789 (with a pair of glasses)
NWI4941887 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in 1789 (with a pair of glasses). Engraving after the painting by Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827) Benjamin Franklin wearing eyeglasse

The young Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American writer, physicist and diplomat with his family in Boston
NWI4943197 The young Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American writer, physicist and diplomat with his family in Boston. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) reading
NWI4941928 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) reading.; (add.info.: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) reading.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) sitting with his signature. Coloring engraving of a painting by Chappel
NWI4941576 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) sitting with his signature. Coloring engraving of a painting by Chappel.; (add.info)

Title page of "The Almanach of the Bonhomme Richard" (Poor Richard's Almanac)
NWI4941568 Title page of "The Almanach of the Bonhomme Richard" (Poor Richard's Almanac), an almanac by Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) arrived in Philadelphia with his wife Deborah (1708-1774) to look for a job
NWI4942387 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) arrived in Philadelphia with his wife Deborah (1708-1774) to look for a job. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), American politician, memorialist, pamphletarian and physicist
JAB5034048 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), American politician, memorialist, pamphletarian and physicist. Engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Resolution on Ratification of the American Constitution, 1787
NWI4959742 Resolution on Ratification of the American Constitution, 1787.; (add.info.: Resolution on Ratification of the American Constitution, 1787.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4621825 Portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
3077618 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin; (add.info.: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Dated 18th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mirabeau arrive aux Champs Elisees, 1795
1574856 Mirabeau arrive aux Champs Elisees, 1795; (add.info.: Mirabeau arrive aux Champs Elisees. The image shows Mirabeau arriving at the Champs Elisees where he hands a copy of the French)

The experience of the kite (flying kite) by Benjamin Franklin - Accompanied by his son
PCT4272992 The experience of the kite (flying kite) by Benjamin Franklin - Accompanied by his son, the American physicist (1706-1790)

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) tears lightning from the sky - French drawing showing Franklin's popularity
NWI4942203 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) tears lightning from the sky - French drawing showing Franklin's popularity - Colorisee engraving

Signature of the Members of the Constitutional Convention of the United States, 1787
NWI4959744 Signature of the Members of the Constitutional Convention of the United States, 1787.; (add.info.: Signature of the Members of the Constitutional Convention of the United States)

Benjamin Franklin's bookshop (1706-1790) near Christ Church in Philadelphia (USA) - Colorisee engraving
NWI4942670 Benjamin Franklin's bookshop (1706-1790) near Christ Church in Philadelphia (USA) - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Benjamin Franklin's bookshop next to Christ Church in

Benjamin Franklin's poele called at the time " Pennsylvania Fire-Place" today " Franklin
NWI4942358 Benjamin Franklin's poele called at the time " Pennsylvania Fire-Place" today " Franklin Stove"".; (add.info)

Portrait of the young Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) wearing his boxes of typographical characters upon arriving in
NWI4941597 Portrait of the young Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) wearing his boxes of typographical characters upon arriving in Philadelphia to work in a printing shop

Experience of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) flying a flying deer to demonstrate the electric nature of lightning
NWI4940921 Experience of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) flying a flying deer to demonstrate the electric nature of lightning

Distinguished masons of the revolution, 1800
3507777 Distinguished masons of the revolution, 1800; (add.info.: Illustration of George Washington, of 1800 titled 'Distinguished masons of the revolution' Includes Lafayette)

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) profile on a Wedgewood medallion by John Flaxman
NWI4941644 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) profile on a Wedgewood medallion by John Flaxman.; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) profile on a Wedgewood medallion by John Flaxman

Benjamin Franklin, 1800
3507778 Benjamin Franklin, 1800; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (1705 - 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States

Benjamin Franklin, c.1780 (engraving)
2911689 Benjamin Franklin, c.1780 (engraving); (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin by Edward Fisher); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Benjamin Franklin standing before the Lords in Council in Whitehall Chapel, 1774
1579958 Benjamin Franklin standing before the Lords in Council in Whitehall Chapel, 1774; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin standing before the Lords in Council in Whitehall Chapel, London in 1774)

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Engraving of the 19th century
JAB5034011 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Engraving of the 19th century); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Group signatory to the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America on July 4, 1776
IMB4827765 Group signatory to the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America on July 4, 1776. From left to right: John Adams (1735-1826), Roger Sherman (1721-1793)

Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Signing of the US Independence Declaration at
NWI4839052 Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Signing of the US Independence Declaration at the Independence Hall in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 in the presence of John Adams

View of the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, the oldest hospital in the United States founded by Benjamin
NWI4954528 View of the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, the oldest hospital in the United States founded by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) in 1751

Press from Benjamin Franklin's printing house in Philadelphia. Colouring engraving
NWI4941312 Press from Benjamin Franklin's printing house in Philadelphia. Colouring engraving.; (add.info.: Press from Benjamin Franklin's printing house in Philadelphia)

Signature of Benjamin Franklin
3078438 Signature of Benjamin Franklin; (add.info.: Signature of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a renowned polymath, author, printer

Benjamin Franklin, 1800
3507782 Benjamin Franklin, 1800; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (1705 - 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
NWI4840902 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and Richard Oswald (1705-1784) in Paris negociating the peace treaty ending the war

Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791) revolutionary
JEB4959828 Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791) revolutionary and depute of Aix en provence arrives at the Champs Elysees

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), a young man in a printing shop in Philadelphia, where the governor of Pennsylvania
NWI4942167 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), a young man in a printing shop in Philadelphia, where the governor of Pennsylvania

Copley medal of the Royal Society of London (England), awarded to Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
NWI4941483 Copley medal of the Royal Society of London (England), awarded to Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) for his discoveries in electricity in 1753 - Colorisee engraving - Copley Medal of the Royal

Various exhibits at the Patents Museum, 1850
3359144 Various exhibits at the Patents Museum, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting various exhibits at the Patents Museum)

Franklin's arrival in Philadelphia (engraving)
8650858 Franklin's arrival in Philadelphia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franklin's arrival in Philadelphia)

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"Benjamin Franklin: A Revolutionary Scientist and Statesman" Step into the world of Benjamin Franklin, a man whose brilliance knew no bounds. Born in 1706, this American icon left an indelible mark on history as a scientist, inventor, and statesman. In 1778, Benjamin Franklin's scientific pursuits were at their peak. His insatiable curiosity led him to explore various fields of study, making groundbreaking discoveries along the way. From electricity to meteorology, his contributions revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. But it was not just science that defined Franklin; he also played a pivotal role in shaping America's destiny during its fight for independence. As one of the key negotiators, he successfully gained French alliance for the Americans in the Revolutionary War. This strategic move proved instrumental in securing victory against British forces. Franklin's influence extended beyond politics and warfare – his impact on communication cannot be overstated. He harnessed the power of printing press to disseminate knowledge and ideas through newspapers like "The Pennsylvania Gazette. " This innovation democratized information and paved the way for an informed society. As we gaze upon statues erected in honor of this great man – whether it be Philadelphia or Boston – we are reminded of his enduring legacy. These monuments stand tall as testaments to his remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to freedom. One iconic image captures a momentous occasion: from Monsieur Franklin's terrace at Passy, he witnessed history being made with the first flight under human control by hot air balloon pioneers. It symbolizes not only scientific progress but also humanity's unyielding spirit to conquer new frontiers. Even after America secured its independence, Benjamin Franklin continued serving his country diligently. Alongside Alexander Hamilton and other delegates, he engaged in intense debates while discussing every word etched into what would become known as The Constitution – a document that still guides us today. Let us remember Benjamin Franklin as a visionary, an innovator, and a champion of liberty.