Colony Collection (page 5)

British armys Meschianza in Philadelphia, 1778
Meschianza at Philadelphia, a festival in the form of a medieval tournament, 1778. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

John Eliots Indian Bible
Title page of John Eliots translation of the Bible into a Native American language, 1663. Document

PREL2A-00039
Methodist evangelist George Whitefield, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Providence, Rhode Island, 1664
Map of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1664, showing property of original proprietors. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the document

GATL2A-00027
Jamaicans bringing their produce to market, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration

Cradle of Pilgrim child born on the Mayflower
Cradle of Peregrine White, born on the " Mayflower" in Cape Cod Bay, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration of the artifact

HOUS2A-00059
Alehouse scene in th 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration

Florida explored by De Soto, 1539
Bivouac of De Sotos expedition in the Florida wilderness, 1539. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVRV2A-00018
American minutemen fight to hold off the British army at Concord Bridge, April 10, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration by F.C. Yohn

Pea Aphid / Greenfly - huge swarm, UK
SPH-2694 Greenfly / Pea APHIDS - huge swarm United Kingdom Acyrthosiphon pisum Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Poster advertising Casablanca
Poster for the PLM, advertising Casablanca, Morocco

Hotelson Ocean Drive, Art Deco District, South Beach, Miami, Florida, United States of America, North America

Puffin - birds resting on cliff top
USH-826 PUFFIN - Birds resting on cliff top Fratercula artica Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The Corps of guides (Cavalry and Infantry), the Anglo-Indian Army of the 1880s (colour litho)
PNP314312 The Corps of guides (Cavalry and Infantry), the Anglo-Indian Army of the 1880s (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Signing the Treaty of Waitangi (colour litho)
2800140 Signing the Treaty of Waitangi (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signing the Treaty of Waitangi)

India - the Amir of Kabul Afghanistan 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - the Amir of Kabul Afghanistan Shepherd and Robertson, 1860s

India - a maharaja, child prince and his officials 1860s
19th century vintage photograph India - India - a maharaja and his officials, Shepherd and Robertson, 1860s

India - a maharaja and his officials
19th century vintage photograph - India - a maharaja and his officials

Fort Jamrud, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan
Vintage 19th century photograph, India - Fort Jamrud, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan

A village of German settlers near Adelaide, 1846 (coloured engraving)
STC259892 A village of German settlers near Adelaide, 1846 (coloured engraving) by Angas, George French (1822-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Liberty Triumphant, or the Downfall of Oppression, 1773 (engraving)
AQS331983 Liberty Triumphant, or the Downfall of Oppression, 1773 (engraving) by American School, (18th century); 23.2x33.7 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The Battle of Oriskany in 1777, c. 1930 (colour litho)
2646921 The Battle of Oriskany in 1777, c.1930 (colour litho) by Yohn, Frederick Coffay (1875-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Oriskany, fought on August 6, 1777)

Julius Terentius Performing a Sacrifice, A. D. 239 (paint on plaster)
6200720 Julius Terentius Performing a Sacrifice, A.D. 239 (paint on plaster) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 107x165x10.2 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Fremantle, 1886. Artist: Julian Ashton
Fremantle, 1886. Fremantle, here depicted as a small settlement, is now a city located within the Perth metropolitan area on Australias western coast

Imperial Hotel, Parys, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: 1910s

MAP: NEW NETHERLAND, 1685. Novi Belgii Novaeque Angliae
MAP: NEW NETHERLAND, 1685. Novi Belgii Novque Angli. A depiction of Dutch colonial possessions in North America in the mid 1600s. Map by Nicholaes Visscher, 1685

LONGFELLOW: STANDISH, 1886. Why don t you speak for yourself, John? Illustration of John Alden and Priscilla Mullens by Arthur I

LONGFELLOW: STANDISH. The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. John Alden and Priscilla Mullens. Drawing by Charles Stanley Reinhart

Unloading cargo at Colombo. British Empire Marketing Board poster, 1928
CEYLONESE DOCKWORKERS. Unloading cargo at Colombo. British Empire Marketing Board poster, 1928

LONGFELLOW: STANDISH. Priscilla Mullens. Wood engraving after George Henry Boughton from a late 19th century edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellows poem, The Courtship of Miles Standish

REGULATORS REVOLT, 1771. Attempt to Pacify the Regulators. Edmund Fanning (far right)
REGULATORS REVOLT, 1771. Attempt to Pacify the Regulators. Edmund Fanning (far right, on opposite shore) attempting to pacify the Regulators, led by Ninian Bell Hamilton

NEW YORK MAP, 1730. The Bradford Map or Lyne Survey of 1730. Line engraving, 1731

NATHANIEL BACON (1647-1676). American colonial leader of Bacons Rebellion. Bacon before the Virginia Council, 1676: wood engraving, 19th century

MILES STANDISH. Priscilla Mullens wondering to John Alden why Miles Standish does not woo her himself. Wood engraving after George Henry Boughton from a late 19th century edition of Henry Wadsworth

Incoming gannets
Marianna Armata Photography, 493584499

Naval battle of Grand Port, Mauritius, in 1810 (litho)
XIR382372 Naval battle of Grand Port, Mauritius, in 1810 (litho) by Lebreton, Louis (1818-66) (after); Musee de la Marine, Paris, France; (add.info.: bataille navale de Grand Port)

The Exploration of M. de Brazza (1875-79) His Treaty with Makoko, illustration
XIR156811 The Exploration of M. de Brazza (1875-79) His Treaty with Makoko, illustration from Les Colonies Francaises (engraving) by Dascher, G

Colony of small Permanent Currant Aphids -Aphidula schneideri-, pests, macro shot, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

The Flag of Bermuda Date: circa 1930s

Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) colony, Heligoland, small German archipelago in the North Sea, Germany, Europe

Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus), Isla Martillo, Ushuaia, Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, South America

CANADA: NATIVE AMERICAN WAR. Hurons gathering to fight the Iroquois in the colony of New France during the 17th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

SWEDISH COLONISTS & NATIVE AMERICANS. Swedish colonists trading with Delaware Native Americans at New Sweden, Delaware. Line engraving, Swedish, 1702

Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire (African Rifles)
Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire, featuring a member of the Kings African Rifles, with the regiment badge below, and the names of all the colonial countries listed on either side. 1940s

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony, huddled together during snowstorm, Right Whale Bay, South Georgia, november

Penguin breeding colony research, with researchers and photographers in the background. Located at St Andrews Bay, this is the largest breeding colony of king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus)

Band, Darenth Training Colony Band, Kent
The military band at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing

Darenth Schools and Training Colony, Kent
The Darenth Schools (top left), near Dartford in Kent, were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for imbecile children from London

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"Journey through History: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Colonies" Step back in time to 1776, when the Thirteen original colonies laid the foundation for a new nation. From William and Mary College in the 1700s to the iconic Mayflower ship setting sail in 1620, these colonies shaped America's identity. Witness history unfold as Mayflower passengers land at Plymouth, Massachusetts, marking a significant chapter in American history. Delve into court records from the Salem witch trials of 1692, offering a glimpse into a dark period of colonial life. Immerse yourself in Jennie A. Brownscombe's captivating oil painting depicting "THE FIRST THANKSGIVING, " where Pilgrims and Native Americans come together to celebrate abundance and unity. Discover nature's wonders with honey bees - observe their intricate honeycomb structures and explore their fascinating life cycle through expanded cross-sections and insets. Marvel at Samuel de Champlain's map of Port St. Louis (later known as Plymouth), drawn during his expedition of 1605. Travel further south on Captain John Smith's Virginia Map from 1612, unveiling early English settlements that paved the way for future colonies. Witness Mayflower passengers landing on Plymouth Rock in 1620 - an enduring symbol of courage and resilience. Venture beyond North America to South Africa with a map showcasing Cape Colony - an intriguing glimpse into European colonization efforts across continents. Finally, witness Anne Hutchinson's trial at Boston in 1637 through a wood engraving capturing this remarkable event. Embark on this historical journey through captivating images and stories that shed light on our colonial past - reminding us how far we've come while honoring those who built our nation brick by brick.