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EVRV2A-00135
Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser protesting the Stamp Act by publishing a skull in place of a royal tax stamp, 1765.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century reproduction of an original document
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5876987
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1700s 1760s 1765 18th Century American Revolution Artifact Business Colonial Colonist Colony Commerce Document Journal News Paper Pennsylvania Philadelphia Protest Publisher Revolutionary War Skull Stamp Act Tax Protest Taxation Trade Resist Resistance Skull And Crossbones
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500 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 38x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 38cm (19.8" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in American history, showcasing the power of resistance and protest. The image showcases an 18th-century reproduction of the Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser, boldly protesting against the Stamp Act of 1765. In place of a royal tax stamp, a skull is published as a symbol of defiance and opposition. Hand-colored with meticulous detail, this vintage woodcut transports us back to colonial Philadelphia during a time when tensions were mounting between the American colonies and Britain. The document itself represents the spirit of rebellion that fueled the American Revolution. The skull and crossbones featured prominently on this historic artifact serve as a powerful reminder of the colonists' determination to resist unjust taxation imposed upon them by their British rulers. This act was not only an act of defiance but also marked one step closer towards independence for these early Americans. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from our past, it serves as both an educational tool and an inspiration for future generations. It reminds us that throughout history, ordinary individuals have risen up against oppressive systems in pursuit of freedom and justice. This print encapsulates not just a single event but rather embodies the entire era leading up to America's fight for independence – an era filled with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve.
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