Puritan Collection (page 10)

SALEM WITCH TRIALS. An old woman viewed with suspicion on the streets of Salem, Massachusetts at the time of the witch trials

PURITANS: PILLORY, 17th CENT. The use of the pillory to enforce Puritan morality in colonial New England: lithograph, 19th century

Portrait of a man, c. 1643-45
BAL67236 Portrait of a man, c.1643-45 by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 88x65 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

PILLORY, 17th CENTURY. The Witch No. 2
PILLORY, 17th CENTURY. The Witch No.2. The use of the pillory to enforce Puritan morality in colonial New England. Lithograph, American, late 19th century

PILGRIMS. 17th century pilgrims. Line drawing

THOMPSON: IMMIGRANTS. The Immigrants, by Ellen Bernard Thompson. Oil on canvas, 1899

Alchemy and astrology, 19th century
Alchemy and astrology. 19th-century copy of an artwork for a scene from the 1670s satirical poem Hudibras by English poet Samuel Butler (1613-1680)

PURITAN PUNISHMENT. A scold, or perhaps just an outspoken woman, is gagged in Puritan New England. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

HESTER PRYNNE, 1850. Hester Prynne, from Nathaniel Hawthornes novel, The Scarlet Letter, 1850. Line engraving, c1900, after a painting by George Henry Boughton (1833-1905)

SALEM WITCH TRIAL, 1692. A witch trial at Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692: lithograph, 19th century

Witchcraft at Salem Village title page, 1692
Lamsons " Witchcraft at Salem Village" title page, 1692. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Cotton Mathers book on witchcraft, 1693
Title page of Cotton Mathers book, " Wonders of the Invisible World, " 1693. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Oliver Cromwell
Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hutchinsons account of Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1600s
Title page of Thomas Hutchinsons " History of the Colony of Massachusets-Bay, " first published in 1764. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

Oliver Cromwell closing Parliament, 1655
Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell dissolving Parliment in 1655. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Oliver Cromwell statue next to Westminster Abbey, London, England. Digital photograph

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Oliver Cromwell making his first speech in Parliament, March 2, 1629. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Puritan family in England, 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Manuscript of Bradfords History of Plimoth Plantation
First page of Governor Bradfords manuscript, " History of Plimoth Plantation, " early 1600s. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Wife of Giles Corey tried for witchcraft in Salem
Trial of Giles Coreys wife for witchcraft, Salem, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Child accusing a Salem man of witchcraft
Captain Alden accused by a child during the Salem witchcraft hysteria, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pilgrims leaving Delfthaven, 1620
Departure of the Pilgrims on the " Speedwell" from Delfthaven, The Netherlands, 1620. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a painting

Salem witch hysteria, 1690s
Tituba telling witchcraft tales to children in Salem, 1690s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roger Williams exiled to Rhode Island, 1635
Roger Williams leaving Massachusetts Bay Colony for Rhode Island, 1635. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

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John Wheelwright, with his signature. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puritans arguing a point, 1600s
New England Puritans debating an issue, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Drummer calling early New England colonists to church service, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by E.A. Abbey

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Anne Hutchinson sentenced to be banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1637. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Young woman reading the Bible in a Puritan jail, New England, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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New England colonists on a town street, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Puritans drinking from pewter mugs in colonial Massachusetts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Chief Massasoit visited by Governor Winslow, Plymouth Colony, 1620s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Samoset welcoming the Plymouth colonists, 1621. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonial village of Brookfield, Massachusetts burned by Native Americans during King Phillips War 1675. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puritan Woman
A young Puritan reads The Bible, but allows herself a touch of vanity in her dress

Sir J Gordon Sprigg. Part of Box 104 Boswell Collection. Sprigg was born in Ipswich, England, into a strongly Puritan family

Plimoth Plantation or Historical Museum. Colonist. Plymouth
Plimoth Plantation or Historical Museum. Is a living museum in that shows the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by English colonists

Robert Dingley
ROBERT DINGLEY Puritan churchman, rector of Brixton, Isle of Wight. Date: 1619 - 1660

Tobias Crisp
TOBIAS CRISP Puritan churchman harassed for his antinomian views, holding that the moral law is not binding on Christians such as he. He died of smallpox. Date: 1600 - 1643

Stephen Charnock 2
STEPHEN CHARNOCK Puritan theologian. Date: 1628 - 1680

Stephen Charnock
STEPHEN CHARNOCK Puritan theologian. Date: 1628 - 1680

John Carter (Elder)
JOHN CARTER the elder Puritan churchman of Bramford, Suffolk, depicted with inkwell and hourglass, in the process of being inspired by Heaven. Date: 1554 - 1635

Sir Nathaniel Barnadiston
SIR NATHANIEL BARNARDISTON (1588 - 1653) Fervent puritan, who consist- -ently opposed Charles I, even so far as going to prison for refusing to pay a forced loan. Much respected, very popular

Francis Rous, Speaker
FRANCIS ROUS Speaker of the House of Commons, Puritan, writer. Date: 1579 - 1659

Richard Baxter (Anon)
RICHARD BAXTER English puritan clergyman and writer, depicted in a pulpit Date: 1615 - 1691

JOHN DOD, puritan divine who lived to the age of 96 Date: 1549 - 1645

Edmund Calamy (Mackenzie
EDMUND CALAMY (the elder) Puritan divine, imprisoned for unlawful preaching Date: 1600 - 1666

Edmund Calamy (Cooper)
EDMUND CALAMY (the elder) Puritan divine, imprisoned for unlawful preaching Date: 1600 - 1666

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The Puritans, a group of English Protestants who sought to purify the Church of England from within, played a significant role in shaping early American history. Their journey began aboard the Mayflower at sea in 1620, as Pilgrims seeking religious freedom crossed treacherous waters to reach the shores of what would become Plymouth. Fast forward to 1637, and we find ourselves witnessing the trial of Anne Hutchinson at Boston. This courageous woman challenged traditional gender roles and religious authority, ultimately paying a heavy price for her beliefs. The wood engraving capturing this moment serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by those who dared to question societal norms. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, Oliver Cromwell led his forces into battle at Edgehill during the English Civil War. His victory marked a turning point for Puritan influence in England and set the stage for future political developments. Back in America, Salem became synonymous with hysteria and injustice during the infamous witch trials of 1692. Court records reveal chilling testimonies that tore communities apart as innocent lives were lost amidst accusations fueled by fear and superstition. Yet not all Puritan stories end tragically; some found solace in new settlements like Hartford, Connecticut. These first settlers forged their own path away from persecution and established communities where they could practice their faith freely. However, not everyone was fortunate enough to escape punishment. Families banished from Puritan Massachusetts faced hardship as they tried to rebuild their lives elsewhere – reminders that dissent often came with severe consequences. Throughout these tumultuous times, influential figures such as Cotton Mather emerged with works like his Witchcraft book published in 1689 – texts that both perpetuated fears surrounding witchcraft while also documenting an era steeped in paranoia.