Colonies Collection (page 20)

The Right Hon Sir Henry Thurstan Holland (colour litho)
612876 The Right Hon Sir Henry Thurstan Holland (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon Sir Henry Thurstan Holland, The Colonies)

Chiefs of French West Africa, France, 17th July 1931 (gelatin silver print)
622659 Chiefs of French West Africa, France, 17th July 1931 (gelatin silver print) by French Photographer, (20th century); 13x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

French Possessions in Oceania, c. 1890 (colour litho)
498808 French Possessions in Oceania, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Settlers First Home (engraving)
727877 Settlers First Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Settlers First Home)

The Penn Bicentenary Festival at Philadephia (engraving)
728759 The Penn Bicentenary Festival at Philadephia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penn Bicentenary Festival at Philadephia)

Port de Rochefort, Le magasin des colonies; d apres Joseph Vernet XVIIIes (engraving)
6022394 Port de Rochefort, Le magasin des colonies; d apres Joseph Vernet XVIIIes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port de Rochefort)

A big party in Africa
LLM462753 A big party in Africa by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A big party in Africa. Illustration for Les Heros de L Afrique (J Lebegue)

Tapestry commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence (tapestry)
AQS257136 Tapestry commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence (tapestry) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Map depicting North America as Divided by the European Powers, 1774 (litho)
AQS256873 Map depicting North America as Divided by the European Powers, 1774 (litho) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

A new map of the United States of America, from the latest authorities
2629438 A new map of the United States of America, from the latest authorities, 1806 (coloured engraving) by Cary, John (c.1754-1835) (after); New York Public Library

Map of the Dominions of Great Britain in North America, 1711 (litho)
AQS254867 Map of the Dominions of Great Britain in North America, 1711 (litho) by Moll, Hermann (fl.1678-1732) (after); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

A Broadside newspaper detailing the events of the Boston Tea Party, December
AQS254806 A Broadside newspaper detailing the events of the Boston Tea Party, December, 1773 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The Crown of Freedom, from The Illustrated London News
HJA248923 The Crown of Freedom, from The Illustrated London News, 4th May 1935 (colour litho) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

British Officials Doing the Devils Work, illustration from the Boston Gazette
AQS251289 British Officials Doing the Devils Work, illustration from the Boston Gazette (engraving) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Feast day in the Jesuit Reduction of St. Xavier de Mocobies, Paraguay (colour litho)
CHT195220 Feast day in the Jesuit Reduction of St. Xavier de Mocobies, Paraguay (colour litho) by Spanish School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Les Fontaines, Chantilly

US Frigate Constellation Captures the L Insurgente
NYH189018 US Frigate Constellation Captures the L Insurgente in the West Indies at the Battle of Basseterre, February 9th 1799, published in 1800 (coloured engraving) by American School

Float of the Colonies in the Boeuf Gras carnival procession, Paris, France (engraving)
6000497 Float of the Colonies in the Boeuf Gras carnival procession, Paris, France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

South America in the 16th century, map of the Spanish conquests and colonies (litho)
6004944 South America in the 16th century, map of the Spanish conquests and colonies (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South America in the 16th century)

Souvenir of the Exposition Universelle 1889, Paris, France (colour litho)
6030927 Souvenir of the Exposition Universelle 1889, Paris, France (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenir of the Exposition Universelle 1889, Paris)

Christmas greetings card from the General Post Office, London, 1885 (colour litho)
6030948 Christmas greetings card from the General Post Office, London, 1885 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Africa (colour litho)
5996926 Africa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Africa. Illustration from The Modern World Encyclopedia)

Christmas Morning in the Colonies, Australia and Canada (engraving)
1596956 Christmas Morning in the Colonies, Australia and Canada (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Morning in the Colonies)

Map of New England, from Historia Mundi: or Mercators Atlas, London
3964030 Map of New England, from Historia Mundi: or Mercators Atlas, London, 1635 (engraving) by Mercator, Gerardus (1512-94)

Rajput of Rajgarh
3790384 Rajput of Rajgarh by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: Rajput of Rajgarh, a ruler of Rajgarh, a princely state in India during the British Raj)

Kashmiri soldier - early 20th century
3790375 Kashmiri soldier - early 20th century by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: Kashmiri soldier wearing a lavish golden embroidered cape and a turquoise)

Queen Victoria
3789636 Queen Victoria by Lenbach, Franz Seraph von (1836-1904); (add.info.: Queen Victoria, portrait by Franz Lenbach. Sovereign of the United Kingdom of Great Britain)

Lord Kitchener Commander-in-Chief, Delhi Durbar 1903
3789535 Lord Kitchener Commander-in-Chief, Delhi Durbar 1903 by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); (add.info.: Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British field marshal)

The Earl of Desart, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies (engraving)
1607423 The Earl of Desart, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Desart)

The Opening of the Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom, the Colonies
1038922 The Opening of the Imperial Institute of the United Kingdom, the Colonies, and India by Her Majesty the Queen (engraving) by English School

The Prince of Wales unveiling the Statue of Sir Bartle Frere on the Thames Embankment (engraving)
1038105 The Prince of Wales unveiling the Statue of Sir Bartle Frere on the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School

A "Bisley"in the Colonies, the Ladies Bermuda Rifle Association (engraving)
1036329 A " Bisley" in the Colonies, the Ladies Bermuda Rifle Association (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles
3697392 The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles, Our Allies in the Colonies (colour litho) by English School

The Taking of Segou-Sikoro, 1890 (engraving)
3082225 The Taking of Segou-Sikoro, 1890 (engraving) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: The village of Segou-Koro prospered after Biton Mamary Coulibaly became king in 1712)

Jeypore, India (colour photo)
3096531 Jeypore, India (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeypore, India. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Sir Henry Havelocks Tomb, Lucknow, India (colour photo)
3094759 Sir Henry Havelocks Tomb, Lucknow, India (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Havelocks Tomb, Lucknow, India)

Cantonment Gardens (colour photo)
3095828 Cantonment Gardens (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cantonment Gardens. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Bay Esplanade, Burban, South Africa (colour photo)
3095138 Bay Esplanade, Burban, South Africa (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bay Esplanade, Burban, South Africa)

Hedwig Franzillo Kauffman as Lakme (colour photo)
3093951 Hedwig Franzillo Kauffman as Lakme (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hedwig Franzillo Kauffman as Lakme)

David Livingstones Birthplace, Blantyre, Scotland (b / w photo)
3093813 David Livingstones Birthplace, Blantyre, Scotland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The house where Cecil Rhodes died, Muizenberg, Cape Colony (colour photo)
3093764 The house where Cecil Rhodes died, Muizenberg, Cape Colony (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The house where Cecil Rhodes died)

The Great Boer Trek to Natal in 1835-36 (litho)
960526 The Great Boer Trek to Natal in 1835-36 (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Boer Trek to Natal in 1835-36)

Parsis Worshipping the Rising Sun on the Beach at Bombay (litho)
960505 Parsis Worshipping the Rising Sun on the Beach at Bombay (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsis Worshipping the Rising Sun on the Beach at Bombay)

Algerian tirailleur (chromolitho)
961367 Algerian tirailleur (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algerian tirailleur)

A Sheep Station on Canterbury Plains (litho)
960495 A Sheep Station on Canterbury Plains (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sheep Station on Canterbury Plains)

The 40-Ton Steam-Hammer at Work in Woolwich Arsenal (litho)
960489 The 40-Ton Steam-Hammer at Work in Woolwich Arsenal (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The 40-Ton Steam-Hammer at Work in Woolwich Arsenal)

This Italian registered Fokker F. VIIB-3m I-aIG, a more powerful version of
This Italian registered Fokker F.VIIB-3m I-aIG, a more powerful version of the eight-passenger airliner, was fitted with three 330hp Whirlwind J-6-9 radial engines

French Colonial East Indian and African Colonies, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1890

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"Exploring the Legacy: Tracing the Footsteps of Colonies" In 1776, thirteen original colonies laid the foundation for a nation that would shape history. As we delve into the past, a map from 1720 unfolds before our eyes, revealing a world dominated by empires and their far-reaching ambitions. The Empire Marketing Board poster showcasing Gibraltar reminds us of Britain's vast colonial empire. It was an era when King George V proudly presented scenes of this mighty empire, capturing its grandeur and diversity. Amidst these historical snapshots, we catch sight of The Emigrant Ship Hercules off Cambelton in Scotland in 1853. A poignant reminder of those who sought new beginnings across distant shores. A young Winston Churchill emerges from the shadows, embodying both the spirit and challenges faced by colonizers throughout history. His determination echoes against a backdrop of Europe depicted on a map from 1700 - a continent ripe with imperial aspirations. Another British Empire Marketing Board poster beckons our attention towards Takoradi Harbour; it symbolizes commerce and connections forged through colonization. Yet amidst human endeavors lies nature's marvels – an underwater coral reef scene teeming with vibrant marine life at Komodo Island in Indonesia reveals Earth's hidden treasures. King George V once again graces our narrative as he introduces us to an enchanting colony nestled within Antarctica's twilight Ross Sea – Emperor Penguins thrive against all odds in GRB03269. These hints paint an intricate tapestry woven by colonies past and present. They remind us to reflect upon both triumphs and tribulations that have shaped nations worldwide. Let us explore these legacies together as we strive for understanding and progress toward a future built on unity rather than division.