Taxed Collection

America - The Stamp Act - Burning the Stamps
American Colonists burn papers bearing the Stamps required under The Stamp Act of March 22, 1765. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists

America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act of March 22, 1765 in May 1766 with The Liberty-Pole Festival. The Liberty Pole was known to be a symbol of dissent against Great Britain

The "Boston Boys"throwing the Taxed Tea into Boston Harbour (engraving)
654620 The " Boston Boys" throwing the Taxed Tea into Boston Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Relief depicting a tax collecting scene (stone)
XIR170469 Relief depicting a tax collecting scene (stone) by Gallo-Roman, (2nd century AD); Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Trier, Germany; (add.info.: from Neumagen in the Moselle; ); French

Alkmaar, Transvaal (b / w photo)
3092342 Alkmaar, Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alkmaar, Transvaal)

The Arrival in Bethlehem, c. 1540 (oil on wood)
3614098 The Arrival in Bethlehem, c.1540 (oil on wood) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 67.3x93.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Tax Upon Property 1843
Property owner taxed by the financial commitments forced upon him by his position in society... Date: 1843

All That Was Taxed was His Ingenuity by Heath Robinson, WW1
An intelligent young pup disguised as a parakeet to avoid the increased licence duty - raised on pet dogs in Britain in 1917. 1917

The Supporter. Two Men stand outside the polling station, one asks, You want to know why I am going to vote for the Womans suffrage man

Carolina Cheruto cigar advertisement, Reginald McKenna taxes
Advertisement for Carolina Cheruto cigars from the First World War period featuring a picture of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Reginald McKenna

Eve and her luxuries, WW1
Eve, the fictional gossip columnist of The Tatler magazine, pictured surrounded by some of her favourite luxury items - hats, dresses and lingerie

Coal Exchange, London
The Coal Exchange is where the 960, 000 chaldrons of coal (each of 36 bushels) imported from Newcastle etc each year to keep Londoners warm, are regulated and, of course, taxed

Queen Victoria Taxed
QUEEN VICTORIA Caricatured as the landlady of a public house with Albert left holding the baby. A satire on moves to tax the Royal family

Little Rock Riot 1874
Rioters evacuate the State House at Little Rock, Ark. during riots inspired by South -erners claim to be unjustly taxed by the Federal Govt. (and other grievances)

Act of Parliament Clock
When Pitt taxed clocks, Act of Parliament clocks were made with large faces for the convenience of persons who couldn t afford one of their own

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"Taxed: A Historical Journey through the Burden of Taxes" America - The Stamp Act - Burning the Stamps: In a fiery act of defiance, colonists protest against the unjust Stamp Act imposed by Britain, symbolizing their resistance to taxation without representation. America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act: Joyous celebrations erupt as news spreads about the repeal of the oppressive Stamp Act, marking a pivotal moment in American history and fueling hopes for self-governance. "Boston Boys" throwing Taxed Tea into Boston Harbor (engraving): With determination and unity, patriots dump taxed tea into Boston Harbor during the iconic Boston Tea Party, an act that would ignite revolutionary fervor across America. Relief depicting a tax collecting scene (stone): A stone-carved depiction reveals scenes from ancient times when taxes were collected with strict enforcement, reminding us that taxation has long been intertwined with civilization's fabric. Alkmaar, Transvaal (b/w photo): An evocative black-and-white photograph captures residents in Alkmaar enduring heavy taxation during challenging times in Transvaal—a poignant reminder of financial burdens faced globally throughout history. The Arrival in Bethlehem, c. 1540 (oil on wood): Through an oil painting portraying Mary and Joseph arriving in Bethlehem amidst taxing circumstances, we witness how even biblical figures were not exempt from societal impositions. The Tax Upon Property 1843: An engraving depicts individuals grappling with property taxes during 19th-century England—an enduring reminder that governments have always sought revenue through various means. All That Was Taxed was His Ingenuity by Heath Robinson, WW1: Amidst World War I's hardships and increased taxation burdens on citizens' creativity and resourcefulness became invaluable assets to navigate economic challenges—depicted humorously by artist Heath Robinson. The Supporter.