Benjamin Collection (#43)

PHILADELPHIA LOTTERY, 1748. Four tickets from the Second Philadelphia Lottery of 1748. Only tickets known to have been printed by Benjamin Franklin

ESKIMO FAMILY, c1901. An Eskimo man, woman and baby in the Eskimo village exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1901

HAMPTON INSTITUTE, c1899. Louis Firetail, a Crow Creek Sioux man, wearing tribal clothing, in an American history class at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia

BENJAMIN MARROWBONE. Oglala Sioux man, from White Horse Creek, South Dakota. Photograph, late 19th century

SIOUX CHIEFS, 1901. William Jennings Bryan (far right) posed with a group of Sioux Native American chiefs at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, 1901

U. S. : 59TH CONGRESS, 1906. The opening ceramonies of the 59th United States Congress
U.S.: 59TH CONGRESS, 1906. The opening ceramonies of the 59th United States Congress, second session, with Speaker of the House Joseph G. Cannon presiding over the House of Representatives

RHODE ISLAND ACTS AND LAWS. Acts and Laws of His Majestys Colony of Rhode-Island, and Providence-Plantations, in New-England, in America

S. S. AMSTERDAM, c1910. Immigrant women and children from Eastern Europe, sitting
S.S. AMSTERDAM, c1910. Immigrant women and children from Eastern Europe, sitting on the deck of the S.S. Amsterdam, bound for America. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1910

BORDER AGREEMENT, 1733. Title page of a manuscript outlining the Articles of Agreement between Charles Calvert, Lord Baltimore and the Penn family regarding a boundary dispute between Maryland

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, c1730. Classified advertisements for soap, runaway servant reports, bibles, fabrics, feathers and almanacs, from an early edition of the Pennsylvania Gazette, c1730

STAMP ACT PAMPHLET, 1764. Reasons why the British Colonies in America Should not be charged with Internal Taxes by Authority of Parliament, a pamphlet arguing against the Stamp Act

WAR PROVISIONS, 1756. Order to pay for troop provisions, 1756, during the French and Indian War. The order is written in Benjamin Franklin handwriting

KING WILLIAMs WAR, 1696. Broadside printed by William Bradford of New York announcing the proclamation of Governor Benjamin Fletcher, issued on 12 September 1696

Benjamin Franklin
American statesman, writer and scientist Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

City Hall from Art Gallery - Philadelphia, USA Date: circa 1920s

Ben Davies - Welsh Operatic Tenor
Ben Davies (1858-1943) - Welsh Operatic Tenor Date: 1904

View of Rachels Tomb, near Bethlehem, Israel
View of Rachels Tomb, near Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem, Israel. Rachel, the wife of Jacob, died when giving birth to Benjamin. Date: circa 1920

Trevor Anthony with George Malcolm 1961
Trevor Anthony, The Voice of God, discussing score of Noyes Fludde with George Malcolm during rehearsals at Orford Church, Aldeburgh Festival 1961 Date: 1961

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to his friend, Polly Stevenson, 21 June 1762
FRANKLIN: LETTER, 1762. Letter from Benjamin Franklin to his friend, Polly Stevenson, 21 June 1762, containing a sketch of a device for skeining worsted yarn

A chart of the east coast of America and the Gulf Stream, printed by Benjamin Franklin, 1786
GULF STREAM CHART, 1786. A chart of the east coast of America and the Gulf Stream, printed by Benjamin Franklin, 1786

Unidentified woman about to board a yacht at Oyster Bay on the north shore of Long Island, New York
OYSTER BAY, 1905. Unidentified woman about to board a yacht at Oyster Bay on the north shore of Long Island, New York. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1905

Lightning rods invented by Benjamin Franklin. Line engravings from Franklins book
FRANKLIN: LIGHTNING RODS. Lightning rods invented by Benjamin Franklin. Line engravings from Franklins book, Experiments and Observations on Electricity, 1751-53

The transit of Mercury across the sun, as observed by Benjamin Franklin, 1753
TRANSIT OF MERCURY, 1753. The transit of Mercury across the sun, as observed by Benjamin Franklin, 1753

The first written plan for the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION. The first written plan for the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, written by Benjamin Franklin and presented to Congress in July 1775

Musical instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin, 1761
FRANKLIN: ARMONICA, 1761. Musical instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin, 1761

Diagrams by Benjamin Franklin, from An Account of the New Invented Pennsylvanian Fire Places
FRANKLIN: FIRE PLACES, 1744. Diagrams by Benjamin Franklin, from An Account of the New Invented Pennsylvanian Fire Places. Printed and sold by Franklin in Philadelphia, 1744

Mathematical stunt created by Benjamin Franklin, c1750. Engraving from an edition of Franklins Experiments
FRANKLIN: MAGIC CIRCLE. Mathematical stunt created by Benjamin Franklin, c1750. Engraving from an edition of Franklins Experiments and Observations on Electricity

FRANKLIN: ARMONICA, 1761. Musical instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin, 1761

Benjamin H. Latrobes sketch, 1810, of the south wing of the Capitol building
U.S. CAPITOL: SKETCH, 1810. Benjamin H. Latrobes sketch, 1810, of the south wing of the Capitol building, to be used by the House of Representatives

Floor plan of the first level of Benjamin Franklins house, 18th century
FLOOR PLAN, 18th CENTURY. Floor plan of the first level of Benjamin Franklins house, 18th century

Plan for the main floor of the White House by Benjamin Latrobe, c1803
WHITE HOUSE PLAN, c1803. Plan for the main floor of the White House by Benjamin Latrobe, c1803

Fanciful German version of the fresh air bath, an innovation suggested and practiced by Benjamin Franklin
AIR BATH, 1768. Fanciful German version of the fresh air bath, an innovation suggested and practiced by Benjamin Franklin. Line engraving, 18th century

Seating arrangement of the Sunday supper meal of King Louis XV of France and the Royal Family
ROYAL FAMILY DINNER, 1767. Seating arrangement of the Sunday supper meal of King Louis XV of France and the Royal Family, drawn by Benjamin Franklin during a visit in 1767

Ground floor plan for the south wing of U. S. Capitol in Washington, D. C. Architectural drawing by Benjamin H
CAPITOL: PLAN, 1804. Ground floor plan for the south wing of U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Architectural drawing by Benjamin H. Latrobe, 1804

Junkers Ju52 / 3mge ZS-AFD Sir Benjamin DUrban
Junkers Ju52/3mge, ZS-AFD, Sir Benjamin DUrban, of South African Airways

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, designed and built by John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869) and his son Washington Augustus Roebling (1837-1926). Opened 1883. Top: Laying cable

Germaine de Stael (1766-1817), 1843. French writer, novelist and political propagandist born in Paris, was the only child of Jacques Necker, French statesman and financier

William Penn (1644-1718) English Quaker colonist, treating with native North Americans on the site of Philadelphia, November, 1682. Indian sitting on left is holding a pipe of peace

Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) American statesman, printer and scientist. Anonymous portrait

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist, statesman and diplomat. In this picture his studies of the electrical nature of lightning are represented. Engraving

Franklins kite experiment, c1752. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American scientist, statesman, diplomat, author, printer and publisher

Benjamin Disraeli offering the crown of India to Queen Victoria. She was proclaimed Empress of India on l May 1876. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch London 15 April 1876

Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) British civil engineer: Forth Railway Bridge: Hudson River Tunnel. Baker c1896. Engraving

Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-67) American geophysicist: superintendent of US Coast Survey: great grandson of Benjamin Franklin. Engraving, New York, 1896

Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) British civil engineer: Forth Railway Bridge: Hudson River Tunnel. Photograph c1890

Punch cartoon Day at the races Derby Day 1867. Depicts Benjamin Disraeli (British Prime Minister) winning the race with the Reform Bill. Punch magazine 1867

George Wilhelm Richmann (1711-1753) professor of Natural History at St Petersburg, Russia. Already interested in the electrical nature of thunderstorms

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"Benjamin: A Journey Through Time and Talent" Step into the world of Benjamin, a name that echoes through history with its diverse range of personalities and accomplishments. From the artistic genius of Edward Benjamin Herberte's captivating hunt scenes to the political prowess of Disraeli immortalized in Vanity Fair, this name holds stories waiting to be discovered. Marvel at the engineering marvel that is the Forth Bridge Construct, a testament to human ingenuity. And let your imagination wander as you explore Chatsworth House, Derbyshire - once home to the esteemed Duke of Devonshire - where opulence meets grandeur in every corner. Transport yourself back in time as you encounter Crystal Palace Dinosaur Models, bringing prehistoric creatures to life before your very eyes. Then take a seat on a bench inside Grey Gardens estate's gate on Lily Lane circa 1914 and feel whispers from an era long gone. Witness musical brilliance unfold as Peter Pears and Emanuel Hurwitz captivate audiences during Aldeburgh Festival 1963. And delve into the dark underworld with Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel's mug shot photograph from 1928, reminding us of a notorious American mobster who left an indelible mark on history. Discover beauty in nature with Madagascar jasmine's delicate blooms enchanting all who behold them. And journey through time once more as Dunster Castle stands tall, bearing witness to centuries past while still guarding secrets untold. Finally, pay homage to one of America's founding fathers - Benjamin Franklin - whose multifaceted talents encompassed printing, publishing, science, invention, statesmanship, and diplomacy. His portrait by Joseph Siffred Duplessis remains an enduring symbol of intellect and vision cherished by Thomas Jefferson himself. As we conclude our exploration through time and talent intertwined within this name 'Benjamin, ' we cannot forget Yehudi Menuhin and Benjamin Britten rehearsing together; their harmonious collaboration a testament to the power of music and friendship.