Thanks Giving Collection (#2)

BLINDMANs BUFF, 1857. Playing blindmans buff in the kitchen of an American home on Thanksgiving Day. Wood engraving, American, 1857

THANSKGIVING DINNER, 1857. Wood engraving, American, 1857

FIVE POINTS MISSION, 1865. Thanksgiving dinner at the Five Points Ladies Home Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1865

THANKSGIVING, 1882. Buying turkeys for Thanksgiving. Wood engraving, American, 1882

THANKSGIVING, 1853. Wood engraving, American, 1853

PRINCETON VS. YALE, 1889. The intercollegiate championship game between Princeton and Yale held at Berkeley Oval, New York, on Thanksgiving Day, 1889, won by Princeton 10 to 0

THANKSGIVING, 19th CENTURY. American wood engraving, 19th century

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. Newly arrived immigrants enjoying their first Thanksgiving dinner in the United States at Castle Garden, New York. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1884

PILGRIMS: THANKSGIVING, 1621. Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing the harvest at the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony in 1621. Wood engraving, American, 1870

THANKSGIVING, 1855. Preparing for Thanksgiving. Wood engraving, American, 1855

THANKSGIVING DINNER, 1850. American wood engraving, c1850

PRINCETON VS. YALE, 1889. The inter-collegiate championship game between Princeton and Yale held at Berkeley Oval, New York, on Thanksgiving Day, 1889, won by Princeton 10 to 0

THANKSGIVING, 1882. Buying turkeys. Wood engraving, American, 1882

THANKSGIVING DINNER, 1850. Wood engraving, American, 1850

THANKSGIVING DINNER, 1873. American wood engraving, 1873

PILGRIMS: THANKSGIVING, 1621. After the first harvest of the colonists at Plymouth, in 1621, Governor Bradford sent four men out fowling, that they might after a more special manner rejoice together

Puck Thanksgiving 1903. Illustration shows a scene in a kitchen with a young woman preparing a pie while four young children watch; there is a dead turkey on a table and a large pumpkin on the floor

Puck Thanksgiving 1905. Illustration shows a domestic servant carrying a large platter with a roast turkey raised above her shoulders to keep it away from a dog anxious for a taste

Thanksgiving festivities. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan and David B. Hill roasting a bird over a campfire outside the Dem. Homestead. Date 1902 November 26. Thanksgiving festivities

Puck Thanksgiving 1904. Illustration shows a young woman with a shotgun over her left shoulder and carrying a dead turkey. Date 1904 November 23

Our international thanksgiving dinner. Illustration shows Uncle Sam standing at a table with 7 seated, dour-looking figures showing the attributes of the rulers of Japan (Meiji, Emperor of Japan)

Thanksgiving Puck 1910. Illustration shows a young boy sharpening a knife as he stands before a large turkey with its feet in stocks labeled 1910; the turkey is perspiring. Date 1910 November 23

Thanksgiving day, 1885. Illustration shows President Cleveland standing at the head of a table with his cabinet officers around the table at placemats labeled Bayard, Manning, Garland, Whitney

Thanksgiving Puck. Illustration shows a large turkey, a jug of alcohol, and a pie with their feet locked in stocks and a long line of pilgrims dancing around them. Date 1913 November 19

Thanksgiving : a study in proportion. Illustration shows a pile of oversized items that are used to fill leisure time, such as golf clubs, a shotgun, a football, a riding crop, a theater mask

Home to Thanksgiving. Date c1867

Pumpkin pies and Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. Timothy Levy Crouch, a Rogerine Quaker living in Ledyard, Connecticut. Date 1940 Nov

Waiting for scraps from the Thanksgiving table. Political cartoon showing Richard Boss Croker about to carve turkey, Patronage of Greater New York

Another cause for thanksgiving. Illustration shows Uncle Sam holding a rifle labeled Prosperity in his right hand and a hammer in his left hand; he has just nailed a fox pelt labeled Bryanism to

Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 outside St Paul s
The Diamond Jubilee service of thanksgiving outside St Pauls Cathedral, 22nd June 1897. 22nd June 1897

Empire Day and Coronation thanksgiving service at St Paul s
The royal carriage returning unceremoniously from St Pauls Cathedral following the Empire Day and Coronation thanksgiving service, as attending by King George VI

Huge Pumpkin Lantern
A happy housewife cuts the lid into the top of her huge Halloween (or Thanksgiving) pumpkin lantern! Date: 1960s

King George V Silver Jubilee celebrations, 1935
St Pauls Cathedral, Wrens masterpiece, chosen as the scene of the Silver Jubilee Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving on the 25th anniversary of the accession of King George V to the throne. Date: 1935

Silver Wedding Anniversary of King and Queen
General view of the interior of St. Pauls Cathedral during the Thanksgiving Service as part of the Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrations of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in April 1948. 1948

The Sphere, Royal Thanksgiving Number front cover
The front cover of this special Thanksgiving issue features a portrait of a smiling King George V, recently restored to health. Date: 1929

Turkey and Pumpkin
Turkey, pumpkin, food and drink - symbols of Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November) Date: circa 1910

Male domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

THANKSGIVING, 1924. Thanksgiving Number, from The Birch-Bark News, November, 1621. Life Magazine cover, 1924

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1869. Cartoon by Thomas Nast

THANKSGIVING CARD, 1909. American postcard, 1909

THANKSGIVING CARD, 1900. American Thanksgiving Day card, c1900

THANKSGIVING, c1900. American Thanksgiving Day card, c1900

THANKSGIVING CARD, 1910. American Thanksgiving Day greeting card, 1910, featuring a turkey and a country harvest scene

THANKSGIVING PARADE, 1887. Uncle Sam, shoving aside anarchy, rides triumphantly in a cornucopia wheeled by commerce. Cartoon, American, 1887

SYMBOL: THANKSGIVING. Hat, rifle, and powder horn, symbols of pilgrims and Thanksgiving

SYMBOL: THANKSGIVING. Harvest, symbol of autumn and Thanksgiving

SYMBOL: THANKSGIVING. Turkey, a symbol for Thanksgiving

Buying Thanksgiving turkeys in Hartford, Connecticut, 1870s
Open-air market at Statehouse Square on the day before Thanksgiving in Hartford, Connecticut, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Reflecting on the Origins of Thanksgiving: A Celebration of Unity and Gratitude" As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, let us take a moment to remember the first Thanksgiving in 1621. The Pilgrims and Native Americans coming together, sharing a bountiful feast that symbolized unity and gratitude. Jennie A. Brownscombe's oil painting from 1914 captures the essence of that historic event at Plymouth, Massachusetts. It reminds us of the importance of embracing diversity and celebrating our shared humanity. Fast forward to 1935 when King George V Silver Jubilee celebrations took place. Even across the Atlantic, people recognized the significance of giving thanks for blessings received. In Thomas Nast's iconic cartoon from 1869 titled "Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner, " we witness an inclusive celebration where all are welcome at the table. This image serves as a reminder that no matter our differences, there is always room for compassion and understanding. Currier & Ives' lithograph from 1867 titled "Home to Thanksgiving" evokes feelings of warmth and nostalgia as families reunite during this special time. It reminds us to cherish those precious moments spent with loved ones. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris' depiction of "The First Thanksgiving of the Pilgrims" transports us back to that historical moment in 1621 when gratitude filled their hearts amidst hardships. Their resilience teaches us valuable lessons about perseverance in challenging times. Throughout history, Americans have expressed their thankfulness through various means – even through greeting cards like the one from c1900 or George Washington's proclamation in 1795 declaring a Day of Public Thanksgiving. Of course, no discussion about Thanksgiving would be complete without mentioning turkey. As we savor its delicious flavors on our plates today, let's not forget how it has become synonymous with this holiday over time. And who can resist making wishes while breaking apart wishbones? This tradition adds an element of fun and hope to our celebrations.