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Harriet Beecher Stowe Collection

Harriet Beecher Stowe: The Author Who Changed History Harriet Beecher Stowe, an influential American author

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: house where Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin, 19th century (engraving)

house where Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4926592 house where Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: La maison ou Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896)

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Beecher Stowe
3078349 Harriet Beecher Stowe; (add.info.: Portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) an American abolitionist and author. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband, 19th century (b/w photo)

Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband, 19th century (b/w photo)
1709965 Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband, 19th century (b/w photo); (add.info.: Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) American writer known for her abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Portrait of H.B. Stowe

Portrait of H.B. Stowe
673181 Portrait of H.B. Stowe; (add.info.: Harriet Beecher Stowe (14 June 1811 - 1 July 1896) was an American abolitionist and author); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: 1er Bas bleu - Profitons de l'occasion. L'oncle Tom est à la mode... 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier

1er Bas bleu - Profitons de l'occasion. L'oncle Tom est à la mode... 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
1er Bas bleu - Profitons de l'occasion. L'oncle Tom est a la mode. Hatons-nous d'ecrire un roman intitule la tante Tom, 1852

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Harriet Beecher Stowes novel Uncle Toms Cabin (tinted postcard)

Harriet Beecher Stowes novel Uncle Toms Cabin (tinted postcard)
3793827 Harriet Beecher Stowes novel Uncle Toms Cabin (tinted postcard); (add.info.: Harriet Beecher Stowes novel Uncle Toms Cabin - tinted postcard, A relic of befo the War in Florida)

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Illustration for Uncle Toms Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe (colour litho)

Illustration for Uncle Toms Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe (colour litho)
6011941 Illustration for Uncle Toms Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe (colour litho) by Muller-Munster, Franz (1867-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: The Topsy Quadrille by Charles D Albert (colour litho)

The Topsy Quadrille by Charles D Albert (colour litho)
3656462 The Topsy Quadrille by Charles D Albert (colour litho) by Brandard, John (1812-63) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Topsy Quadrille by Charles D Albert)

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Harriet Beecher Stowe (engraving)

Harriet Beecher Stowe (engraving)
671624 Harriet Beecher Stowe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harriet Beecher Stowe)

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: 'Mrs Beecher Stowe, 'Bust in Marble, sculptured by Misss Durant (engraving)

"Mrs Beecher Stowe, "Bust in Marble, sculptured by Misss Durant (engraving)
1608958 " Mrs Beecher Stowe, " Bust in Marble, sculptured by Misss Durant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Mrs Beecher Stowe)

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Residence of Mrs Beecher Stowe at Hartford, Connecticut (b / w photo)

Residence of Mrs Beecher Stowe at Hartford, Connecticut (b / w photo)
1605584 Residence of Mrs Beecher Stowe at Hartford, Connecticut (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Residence of Mrs Beecher Stowe at Hartford)

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Old Tom a skirmishin with the parson (engraving)

Old Tom a skirmishin with the parson (engraving)
5198295 Old Tom a skirmishin with the parson (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Tom a skirmishin with the parson)

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), ca 1860. Creator: Fredricks

Portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), ca 1860. Creator: Fredricks
Portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), ca 1860. Private Collection

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1853. Creator: Alanson Fisher

Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1853. Creator: Alanson Fisher
Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1853

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1850s. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes, Albert Sands Southworth

Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1850s. Creators: Josiah Johnson Hawes, Albert Sands Southworth
Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1850s

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Harriet Beecher Stowe. Frontispiece of Uncle Toms Cabin, or Life Among the Lowly by Voltaire, 18

Harriet Beecher Stowe. Frontispiece of Uncle Toms Cabin, or Life Among the Lowly by Voltaire, 1852. Private Collection

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), 1853. Artist: Fisher, Alanson (1807?1884)

Portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), 1853. Artist: Fisher, Alanson (1807?1884)
Portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), 1853. Found in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Henry Ward Beecher, American Congregational minister and writer

Henry Ward Beecher, American Congregational minister and writer
Henry Ward Beecher (1813-87), American Congregational minister and writer. Brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe. Woodcut

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1853, with her signature. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a drawing by George Richardson

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: An imaginative satire on Harriet Beecher Stowe and her antislavery novel Uncle Toms Cabin

An imaginative satire on Harriet Beecher Stowe and her antislavery novel Uncle Toms Cabin
Print on wove paper : lithograph printed in black and buff, of an imaginative and biting satire on Harriet Beecher Stowe and her recently published antislavery novel Uncle Toms Cabin

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1811-1896. American Writer And Abolitionist

Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1811-1896. American Writer And Abolitionist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, American, Volume 14"

Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: Harriet Beecher Stowe 1850s Daguerreotype 10. 8 x 8. 3 cm

Harriet Beecher Stowe 1850s Daguerreotype 10. 8 x 8. 3 cm
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Background imageHarriet Beecher Stowe Collection: PLIT2A-00004

PLIT2A-00004
Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1853. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a drawing by George Richardson



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Harriet Beecher Stowe: The Author Who Changed History Harriet Beecher Stowe, an influential American author, is best known for her groundbreaking novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin. " Illustrated by George Cruikshank, this powerful book shed light on the harsh realities of slavery and became a catalyst for the abolitionist movement. The captivating scenes depicted in Cruikshank's illustrations brought Stowe's words to life. From characters dancing joyfully to heart-wrenching moments like the death of Uncle Tom, these images captured the essence of Stowe's narrative. Stowe was born into the renowned Beecher family and grew up surrounded by intellectual discussions about social issues. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing and personal experiences, she crafted a story that exposed the cruelty faced by enslaved individuals in America. One notable character from "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is Topsy, who symbolizes both innocence and resilience. Through Topsy's journey, Stowe challenged societal norms and highlighted the importance of compassion towards all human beings. Another significant duo in the novel is Eva and Topsy. Their unlikely friendship transcends racial boundaries and serves as a testament to love's transformative power. This relationship touched readers' hearts across generations. Stunningly illustrated postcards depicting scenes from "Uncle Tom's Cabin" further popularized Stowe's work. These tinted postcards allowed people to connect with her story visually while spreading awareness about its message far beyond literary circles. "The Poor Bleeding Heart, " one of Cruikshank’s engravings featured in the book, evokes deep emotions as it portrays an enslaved person suffering under oppressive conditions. This image served as a call-to-action for many who were previously unaware or indifferent to such atrocities. Ultimately, Harriet Beecher Stowe forever changed history through her courageous storytelling. Her novel ignited conversations about slavery that resonated throughout society during a critical period leading up to the American Civil War.