Unionist Collection (#4)

A hot day, 1876 (etching)
497602 A hot day, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club)

On picket at the river bank, 1876 (etching)
497598 On picket at the river bank, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

The reveille on the line of battle, 1876 (etching)
497595 The reveille on the line of battle, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

Terrific combat between the "Monitor"two guns and "Merrimac"
497540 Terrific combat between the " Monitor" two guns and " Merrimac" ten guns, c.1862 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Election news, 1864 (litho)
695949 Election news, 1864 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 41.5x21 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Election broadside announces Lincoln and Johnson elected)

General Grant at the tomb of Abraham Lincoln, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois
AQS331970 General Grant at the tomb of Abraham Lincoln, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1868 (litho) by American School

Lieut. Genl. Ulysses S. Grant: General in chief of the armies of the United States, pub
AQS331969 Lieut. Genl. Ulysses S. Grant: General in chief of the armies of the United States, pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1866-70 (colour litho) by American School

Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth: 1st Regt. New York Fire Zouaves, pub. by Currier & Ives, c
AQS331957 Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth: 1st Regt. New York Fire Zouaves, pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1862 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Majr. Genl. George G. Meade, pub. by Currier & Ives, c. 1863 (litho)
AQS331943 Majr. Genl. George G. Meade, pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The Robert Gould Shaw (1837-63) Memorial to the African-American 54th Massachusetts
PNP251841 The Robert Gould Shaw (1837-63) Memorial to the African-American 54th Massachusetts Regiment, 1897 (bronze) by Saint-Gaudens, Augustus (1848-1907); Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts

Major General Grenville Dodge (1881-1916) (b / w photo)
PNP261629 Major General Grenville Dodge (1881-1916) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

President Lincoln meets his generals at Antietam, 3rd October 1862 (b / w photo)
PNP261613 President Lincoln meets his generals at Antietam, 3rd October 1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Union Victory at Port Royal, November 7th 1861, engraved by Shearman and Hart
NYH188459 The Union Victory at Port Royal, November 7th 1861, engraved by Shearman and Hart, 1861 (colour litho) by American School

The army telegraph - setting up the wire during an action, Harpers Weekly, v
3740279 The army telegraph - setting up the wire during an action, Harpers Weekly, v.7, 24th January 1863 (print) by American School, (19th century); University of Michigan

Cap worn by Captain Burton of the 7th Connecticut Volunteers (mixed media)
3247560 Cap worn by Captain Burton of the 7th Connecticut Volunteers (mixed media) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDon Troiani; American, out of copyright

A novelty in the struggles of work, in England (colour litho)
2808932 A novelty in the struggles of work, in England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A novelty in the struggles of work, in England)

Rachel Parsons
Miss Rachel Parsons, (18851956) British engineer, pictured here when she was Unionist candidate for Lancashire in the 1923 General Election. Date: 1923

Sir Benjamin Louis Cohen (1844-1909) was a businessman and Conservative politician. From 1887 to 1900 he was president of the Jewish Board of Guardians for the Relief of the Poor

Seeking for the wounded, by torchlight, after the battle, from Harpers Weekly, pub
2630653 Seeking for the wounded, by torchlight, after the battle, from Harpers Weekly, pub.1862 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Lady Tweedsmuir and daughter Joanna by Madame Yevonde
Priscilla Jean Fortescue Buchan, Baroness Tweedsmuir of Belhelvie, PC (nÚÑáThomson; 25 January 1915 11 March 1978), Unionist and Conservative politician and wife of Johnnie Buchan

William Martin Conway, English art critic, politician and mountaineer (b / w photo)
981766 William Martin Conway, English art critic, politician and mountaineer (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Copperheads Worshiping Their Idol, 1864 (litho)
1078606 Copperheads Worshiping Their Idol, 1864 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The New House of Commons (engraving)
1055084 The New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New House of Commons, Portraits of Members who have never before sat in Parliament)

Sleeping-bunks of the First Rhode Island Regiment, at the Patent Office, Washington, pub
1144561 Sleeping-bunks of the First Rhode Island Regiment, at the Patent Office, Washington, pub. 1861 (engraving) by American School

Union Soldiers (b / w photo)
701265 Union Soldiers (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Sherman and his Generals [Blair added from another negative before printing]
696151 Sherman and his Generals [Blair added from another negative before printing], 1865 (sepia photo) by Barnard, George N

Albumen print of General McClellan at Headquarters, Gen
696144 Albumen print of General McClellan at Headquarters, Gen. Morrells Brigade, 1862 (sepia photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); 36x45 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Black troops of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment at the Battle of Olustee, Florida
PNP251837 Black troops of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment at the Battle of Olustee, Florida, 20th February 1864 (colour litho) by American School

General Marcy and friends at Camp Winfield Scott, near Yorktown, May 2, 1862 (photo)
CHT247778 General Marcy and friends at Camp Winfield Scott, near Yorktown, May 2, 1862 (photo) by Gibson, James F. (b.1828); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

Oliver Otis Howard (b / w photo)
PNP245576 Oliver Otis Howard (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Howard (1830-1909)

Ely Samuel Parker (1828-95) Seneca Chief and Federal Commissioner on Indian Affairs
PNP245571 Ely Samuel Parker (1828-95) Seneca Chief and Federal Commissioner on Indian Affairs (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Campaign Uniforms of the Federal Army (w / c on paper)
PNP277171 Campaign Uniforms of the Federal Army (w/c on paper) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) (engraving)
PNP261604 General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General-in-Chief; commanded forces in the War of 1812)

General James Shields (1810-79) (engraving)
PNP261627 General James Shields (1810-79) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Union general during the American Civil War; only person in United States)

Major General George Meade (1815-72) (engraving)
PNP261625 Major General George Meade (1815-72) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major General Lewis Lew Wallace (1827-1905) (b / w photo)
PNP261614 Major General Lewis Lew Wallace (1827-1905) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General George H. Thomas (1816-70) (engraving)
PNP261605 General George H. Thomas (1816-70) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; American, out of copyright

John Charles Fremont (1813-90) (engraving)
PNP261603 John Charles Fremont (1813-90) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Republican party candidate to stand for President of the United States;)

Viewing Returning Troops to Washington, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354366 Viewing Returning Troops to Washington, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info)

Generals Grant, Badeau, Rawlins, Comstock and Porter, and Colonels Duff, F. D
STC354364 Generals Grant, Badeau, Rawlins, Comstock and Porter, and Colonels Duff, F. D. Dent, Robinett and Parker, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady

Major Robert Anderson, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354320 Major Robert Anderson, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Anderson (1805-1871), Union Army officer in the American Civil War

Gunboat of Alexandria, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354319 Gunboat of Alexandria, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandria, Virginia; ); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Group of 22nd New York Volunteers, 1861-65 (sepia photo)
STC354312 Group of 22nd New York Volunteers, 1861-65 (sepia photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Major Gen. Benj. F. Butler of Massachusetts, pub. by Currier & Ives, c. 1860 (litho)
AQS331944 Major Gen. Benj. F. Butler of Massachusetts, pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1860 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The little drummer boy: rub-a-dub-dub, pub. by Currier & Ives, c. 1860 (colour litho)
AQS331928 The little drummer boy: rub-a-dub-dub, pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1860 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

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"Unionist: A Historical Portrait of Resilience and Unity" In the realm of politics, the term "unionist" has been associated with various influential figures throughout history. One such notable individual was the Earl of Clarendon, whose astute leadership left an indelible mark on British society. His presence in Vanity Fair's iconic caricatures, masterfully crafted by Spy, showcased his unwavering commitment to upholding traditional values. During the tumultuous times of Ulster in 1914, a patriotic postcard emerged as a symbol of unity. It depicted Edward Carson, captured in a timeless black and white photograph exuding determination and resolve. Alongside him stood William Clive Bridgeman, 1st Viscount Bridgeman – their alliance serving as a testament to their shared vision for Ulster. The Bulldog will not submit to Home Rule - this oath echoed across Ulster during those turbulent years. The unionists' steadfast refusal to yield resonated deeply within their hearts; it became synonymous with their unyielding spirit against any threat to their cherished traditions. George Woodcock's tenure as TUC General Secretary further exemplified the unionist cause beyond Ireland's borders. His tireless efforts bridged gaps between workers' rights and national identity – an embodiment of solidarity that transcended boundaries. From Belfast to Ulster, unionism found its roots firmly planted amidst rich Irish soil. Its influence extended far beyond political realms; it permeated every facet of life within these vibrant communities. Even across oceans, unionism held sway over diverse landscapes. The Battle of Pea Ridge in Arkansas served as a vivid reminder that its principles were not confined solely to one region or time period – they spanned continents and eras alike. Ulster Day marked a pivotal moment when collective voices rose together from Ireland's heartland – Belfast pulsating with fervor and determination like never before. Unionists united, their unwavering resolve echoing through the streets of Ulster.