Liberty Tree Collection

American Revolutionary War era flag flown by George Washingtons Cruisers, 1775
REVOLUTIONARY FLAG, 1775. American Revolutionary War era flag flown by George Washingtons Cruisers, 1775

Indignation Meeting under Liberty Tree, Boston (engraving)
664357 Indignation Meeting under Liberty Tree, Boston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indignation Meeting under Liberty Tree, Boston)

American Liberty tree patriotic brass button
3031444 American Liberty tree patriotic brass button.; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Liberty tree patriotic brass button.); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023.

Plate decorated with the Liberty Tree planted at the foot of three tents (ceramic)
898952 Plate decorated with the Liberty Tree planted at the foot of three tents (ceramic) by French School, (18th century); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Assiette)

The Colonists under Liberty Tree (engraving)
3620455 The Colonists under Liberty Tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonists under Liberty Tree)

The Bostonians in Distress, 1774 (engraving)
AQS251296 The Bostonians in Distress, 1774 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Transatlantic Sketches, Boston (engraving)
1609312 Transatlantic Sketches, Boston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transatlantic Sketches, Boston)

The Liberty Tree, Boston, Massachusetts (engraving)
3644186 The Liberty Tree, Boston, Massachusetts (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liberty Tree, Boston, Massachusetts)

The Bostonians in Distress, 1774
The Bostonians in Distress, pub. London, 19 November, 1774 (mezzotint)

THE BOSTONIANS IN DISTRESS. A British cartoon sympathizing with Bostons plight following the closing of its port by British parliament in 1774

BOSTON: MAP, 1770. Engraved map of Boston, Massachusetts, 1770. A Liberty Tree is indicated on the Common

Boston Massachusetts, The Liberty Tree In 1870S. From American Pictures Drawn With Pen And Pencil By Rev Samuel Manning Circa 1880

The Bostonians Paying the Excise Man, or Tarring & Feathering. American edition of an English mezzotint satire, 1774
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. The Bostonians Paying the Excise Man, or Tarring & Feathering. American edition of an English mezzotint satire, 1774, on the treatment given to John Malcom

The Bostonians Paying the Excise Man, or Tarring and Feathering. English mezzotint satire attributed to Philip Dawe
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. The Bostonians Paying the Excise Man, or Tarring and Feathering. English mezzotint satire attributed to Philip Dawe, 1774, on the treatment given to John Malcom

STAMP ACT CARTOON, 1765. The Deplorable State of America or Sc-H Government. Britannia (seated, right) handing America the Stamp Act in the form of Pandoras Box

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1792. Dancing around the Liberty Tree to celebrate the Austrian defeat during the French Revolution. French color engraving, 1792

Popular Celebrations Dam Square Amsterdam 4 March 1795
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LIBERTY TREE, 1765. The large elm tree at Boylston Market in Boston, Massachusetts, named the Liberty Tree after Sons of Liberty held meetings under it in the summer of 1765

Rising Sun two shilling paper bill of 1779. Face and reverse. Engraved by Paul Revere
MASSACHUSETTS BANKNOTE. Rising Sun two shilling paper bill of 1779. Face and reverse. Engraved by Paul Revere

BOSTON: STAMP ACT RIOT, 1765. Bostonians protesting the Stamp Act by hanging an effigy of stamp agent Andrew Oliver from the Liberty Tree in Newbury Street on 14 August 1765: colored engraving

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The Liberty Tree, a symbol of defiance and resistance during the American Revolutionary War era, holds a significant place in history. Flown by George Washington's Cruisers in 1775, this flag embodied the spirit of liberty that fueled the colonists' fight for independence. Under its branches, an Indignation Meeting took place in Boston, where passionate individuals gathered to voice their grievances against British rule. In another depiction etched into history through lithographs from 1774, we witness "The Bostonians Paying the Exciseman" or engaging in tarring and feathering as acts of protest against unjust taxation. The Liberty Tree served as a rallying point for these acts of rebellion. A ceramic plate adorned with imagery depicting the Liberty Tree planted at the foot of three tents showcases how deeply rooted this symbol was within colonial society. It stood tall and proud as a reminder that freedom could not be easily extinguished. Engravings such as "The Colonists under Liberty Tree, " "Transatlantic Sketches: Boston, " and "The Bostonians in Distress" capture moments when ordinary citizens sought solace beneath its protective canopy. They found strength amidst adversity while standing united under its branches. An engraved map from 1770 reveals that even then, a Liberty Tree was marked on Boston Common—a testament to its enduring presence throughout history. This tree became synonymous with resistance against tyranny and oppression. Fast forward to the 1870s; photographs show us how the memory of this iconic tree persisted long after it had been felled. In one image titled "Boston Massachusetts: The Liberty Tree, " we glimpse remnants of what once stood proudly—an homage to those who fought valiantly for freedom. The story of the Liberty Tree is one intertwined with passion, sacrifice, and unwavering determination. Its legacy lives on through various artistic representations—engravings capturing pivotal moments in American history—and serves as a constant reminder that the pursuit of liberty is a cause worth fighting for.