1776 Collection (page 4)

Independence Day Card (colour litho)
3094340 Independence Day Card (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Independence Day Card. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Uncle Sam on the Fourth of July, 1907 (chromolithograph)
3035766 Uncle Sam on the Fourth of July, 1907 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Uncle Sam witnessing fireworks on the Fourth of July;)

Page 4, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper)
3427860 Page 4, Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 31 March - 5 April 1776 (ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

HMS "Seahorse"(chromolitho)
2790841 HMS " Seahorse" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Seahorse." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Milan, like all Italian cities, worthily celebrated the American Independence Day (colour litho)
2808707 Milan, like all Italian cities, worthily celebrated the American Independence Day (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milan)

Yankee Doodle or The Spirit of 76, c. 1875 (chromolithograph)
2622520 Yankee Doodle or The Spirit of A 76, c.1875 (chromolithograph) by Willard, Archibald (1836-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fourth of July American Flag, 1926 (chromolithograph)
2622153 Fourth of July American Flag, 1926 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Central Park, New York City, July 4th (w / c & pencil on paper)
704897 Central Park, New York City, July 4th (w/c & pencil on paper) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858/9-1924); 35.9x53 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

American minute-men marching against the British to the martial music of Fife
PNP328624 American minute-men marching against the British to the martial music of Fife and Drum, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1876 (colour litho) by American School

Somerset House and stairs as they appeared before they were pulled down in 1776 (engraving)
585865 Somerset House and stairs as they appeared before they were pulled down in 1776 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Review of Federal Troops on 4 July by President Lincoln and General Scott, the Garibaldi Guard filing past (engraving)
1619662 Review of Federal Troops on 4 July by President Lincoln and General Scott, the Garibaldi Guard filing past (engraving) by English School

View of New York During the Great Fire of 1776; Representation du Fue Terrible a Nouvelle
1195498 View of New York During the Great Fire of 1776; Representation du Fue Terrible a Nouvelle York, 1780 (hand-coloured etching) by Habermann

Fourth of July Number 1, 1927 (oil on canvas)
3949719 Fourth of July Number 1, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Stettheimer, Florine (1871-1944); 71.1x45.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Central Park, New York City, July 4th, c. 1900-03 (watercolour and pencil on pape)
985498 Central Park, New York City, July 4th, c.1900-03 (watercolour and pencil on pape) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858/9-1924); 35.9x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Park)

The Loss of the Victoria, Solemn Requiem Service at St Johns Cathedral, Malta, 4 July (engraving)
1627273 The Loss of the Victoria, Solemn Requiem Service at St Johns Cathedral, Malta, 4 July (engraving) by Holland Tringham

Melville Castle, 1776 (engraving)
5203399 Melville Castle, 1776 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melville Castle, 1776. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Colonel Guy Johnson by Benjamin West (1738-1820)
Colonel Guy Johnson (1740 - 1788) and Karonghyontye (Captain David Hill) (?-1790) by Benjamin West (1738-1820), an Anglo-American painter of historical scenes around

SOCIAL / JAPANESE LADIES
Japanese ladies practising shooting with the crossbow indoors Date: 1776

Way of the World, Congreve
The Way of the World by William Congreve. Mrs Pitt as Lady Wishfort. Act III. Scene I. Come fill fill... Date: 1776

THEATRE / PLAYS / MARLOWE
TAMERLANE Mr and Mrs Barry in the characters of Bajazet and Selima, Act V: Now, now thou traitress... Date: 1776

PLAY / JONSON / BOBADIL
EVERYMAN IN HIS HUMOUR - Baptain Bobadil (played by Mr Woodward) Date: 1776

Ichikawa Danjuro II as a Young Samurai, 1750s. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro (Japanese, 1776)
Ichikawa Danjuro II as a Young Samurai, 1750s

Cover of the book La Araucana, 1776 edition with engraving of the bust of the author

Map of Petersburg, 1776. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The United States Declaration of Independence. (July 4, 1776). Facsimile

Declaration of independence 1776 from the Congress of Representatives. Signed by John Hancock, President of the Congress

Nuove Scoperte [New Discoveries]
New Discoveries 1776

Spirit of 76, (Yankee Doodle)
Patriotic American postcard commemorating the American Revolution. Spirit of 76, (Yankee Doodle)

Fred Ziegenhagen
FREDERICK MICHAEL ZIEGENHAGEN churchman, chaplain to the German Chapel, St Jamess Palace, London Date: 1693 - 1776

BATTLE OF TRENTON, 1776. General George Washington inspecting the captured British flags after the Battle of Trenton, 26 December 1776. Lithograph by Percy Moran, c1914

Oak tree: branch and constituent parts. Engraving by John Miller, from John Evelyn, Silva; or, A discourse of forest-trees.Page 69. Date: 1776

American Revolutionary War soldiers. Drawing after Archibald MacNeal Willard
MINUTEMEN: SPIRIT OF 1776. American Revolutionary War soldiers. Drawing after Archibald MacNeal Willard

Pulling down the statue of King George III in New York. Oil on canvas by William Walcutt, 1854
KING GEORGE III STATUE, 1776. Pulling down the statue of King George III in New York. Oil on canvas by William Walcutt, 1854

American Revolutionary hero. The hanging of Nathan Hale as a spy by the British in New York City, 22 September 1776
NATHAN HALE (1755-1776). American Revolutionary hero. The hanging of Nathan Hale as a spy by the British in New York City, 22 September 1776. Wood engraving, 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley

The mortally wounded Colonel Johann Rall presenting his sword to General Washington during the surrender of Hessian
TRENTON: SURRENDER, 1776. The mortally wounded Colonel Johann Rall presenting his sword to General Washington during the surrender of Hessian forces to the Continental Army at the Battle of Trenton

The back of a U. S. two dollar note depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in
CURRENCY: TWO DOLLAR BILL. The back of a U.S. two dollar note depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 4 July 1776

The Declaration of Rights to the Virginia Constitution, written by George Mason
VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION, 1776. The Declaration of Rights to the Virginia Constitution, written by George Mason and adopted by the Virginia House of Delegates at Williamsburg, 12 June 1776

PHILADELPHIA: LIBERTY BELL. Liberty Bell at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

NEW YORK BILL, 1776. Bill for ten Spanish milled dollars issued according to the resolution of the Convention of New York, 13 August 1776

Colliery map of Hook, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A colliery map (by Thomas Lewis) of the village of Hook, described here as West Hook in the parish of Langwn (Llangwm), showing fields, trees and mining locations

Betsy Ross and Flag
BETSY ROSS (1752-1836). She sewed the very first American Flag

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

Mission San Juan Capistrano, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, California, United States of America, c. 1915
Mission San Juan Capistrano, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, California, United States of America, c.1915. The mission was founded in 1776. From Wonderful California, published 1915

Memorial to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, declared 1776
Print on wove paper : letterpress text. Thomas Moore, lithographer. Independence declared 1776

Double Portrait John Mechel Wife Salome MAOEnch
Double Portrait of John of Mechel and His Wife Salome Munch, 1776, oil on canvas, 68 x 51 cm, unmarked. The three drawings are each titled at the top: above: Jean von Mechel

Lauteraar Glacier 1776 oil canvas 54. 8 x 82. 6 cm
The Lauteraar Glacier, 1776, oil on canvas, 54.8 x 82.6 cm, signed and dated lower left: CWolff. 1776, Caspar Wolf, Muri/Aargau 1735-1783 Heidelberg

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"1776: A Glimpse into the Birth of a Nation" In 1776, thirteen original colonies united in pursuit of liberty and independence. Betsy Ross, with her skilled hands, sewed the first American flag that would become a symbol of freedom. Henry Mosler's captivating painting immortalizes this historic moment. Page 2 holds Abigail Adams' heartfelt letter to John Adams, written with ink on paper. Her words reflect the courage and determination that fueled the revolutionary spirit during those turbulent times. A signed copy of the Declaration of Independence serves as a tangible reminder of July 4th, 1776 - when brave men put their names to paper and declared America's sovereignty. John Paul Jones received his commission as a US Navy captain through an important document that recognized his role in shaping naval warfare for years to come. The Battle of Long Island stands as a testament to the sacrifices made by patriots who fought valiantly for their newfound nation amidst adversity in New York during the Revolutionary War. The Pine Tree flag fluttered proudly during the American Revolution, representing resilience and unity among colonists striving for liberty against British rule. Thomas Paine's influential pamphlet "Common Sense, " showcased on John Adams' personal second edition title-page, ignited revolutionary fervor across America - its powerful ideas resonating still today. Eta Hoffmann's signature graces another treasured artifact from this era – reminding us that even beyond borders, people were inspired by America’s fight for freedom. Amidst all these historical milestones lies The Croton Flour Mills – George V. Hecker & Co. , which played its part in sustaining communities during these tumultuous times – nourishing both bodies and spirits alike with essential sustenance. These glimpses into 1776 offer us insight into an extraordinary period where dreams took shape and heroes emerged; they remind us why we cherish our hard-fought liberties today.