Thanks Giving Collection

The first Thanksgiving 1621. Pilgrims and Natives gather to share meal. Date c1932

THE FIRST THANKSGIVING At Plymouth, Massachusetts. Oil on canvas, 1914, by Jennie A. Brownscombe

THANKSGIVING CARTOON, 1869. Uncle Sams Thanksgiving Dinner: cartoon, 1869, by Thomas Nast depicting a Thanksgiving table at which all comers are welcome

THANKSGIVING: CORNUCOPIA. Wood engraving, 19th century

King George V Silver Jubilee celebrations, ILN cover, 1935
Soldiers from across the British Empire gather to adore the crown, resplendent on a garlanded pedestal, on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of King George V.St Pauls Cathedral can be

HOME TO THANKSGIVING, 1867. Lithograph, 1867, by Currier & ives

PILGRIMS: THANKSGIVING, 1621. The First Thanksgiving of the Pilgrims, 1621. After a painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

American Thanksgiving card, c1900
THANKSGIVING CARD, 1900. American Thanksgiving card, c1900

Thanksgiving turkey
Two small children carry an incredibly large turkey on a platter Date: c. 1920

Proclamation, 1795, by George Washington of a Day of Public Thanksgiving
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION. Proclamation, 1795, by George Washington of a Day of Public Thanksgiving

Turkey and Wishbone
Eat hearty - let the daye be your excuse - an invitation to Thanksgiving over- indulgence on the fourth Thursday in November

To thee and thine, from me and mine, a hearty Thanksgiving greeting. American greeting card, 1912
THANKSGIVING CARD, 1912. To thee and thine, from me and mine, a hearty Thanksgiving greeting. American greeting card, 1912

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Large turkey strutting in front of an admiring family at Thanksgiving season, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puck Thanksgiving 1907. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt about to chop the head off a turkey labeled Flim-Flam Finance on the chopping block, the feathers are labeled Worthless Collateral

THANKSGIVING CARD, c1910. Heres to a glad Thanksgiving Day. American greeting card, c1910

The Queen in the Scottish National Service in St. Giles Cath
The newly-crowned Queen Elizabeth II, attends the Scottish National Service of Dedication and Thanksgiving at the High Kirk of Edinburgh (St Giles Cathedral)

Thanksgiving Service
Thanksgiving service given by Orthodox Archbishop Nikolai after the Battle of Moscow has ended with a German withdrawal

THANKSGIVING CARTOON, 1898. New Faces at the Thanksgiving Dinner: American cartoon, 1898, on the U. S
THANKSGIVING CARTOON, 1898. New Faces at the Thanksgiving Dinner: American cartoon, 1898, on the U.S. territorial acquisitions following the conclusion of the Spanish-American War

The Hidden Gem
Sheila Xu

USA, Minnesota. Close-up of pumpkins and autumn leaves

Coronation 1953, Thanksgiving Service at St Pauls Cathedral
Queen Elizabeth II (front pew, far right) attending the Coronation thanksgiving service at St. Pauls Cathedral on June 9 1953, a week after the Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey

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Hunter in buckskin carrying a turkey home through the winter woods. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by A.B. Frost

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Thanksgiving-Day feast among the Puritans of New England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Life magazine cover, Thanksgiving, 1903. Drawing by Charles Dana Gibson
MAGAZINE: LIFE, 1903. Life magazine cover, Thanksgiving, 1903. Drawing by Charles Dana Gibson

A Thanksgiving truce. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt, wearing his rough rider uniform, sharing a feast with many wild animals sitting around a large banquet table in the wilderness

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Family preparing Thanksgiving dinner, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Women preparing Thanksgiving dinner in a big kitchen, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Variety of squash

USA, Washington, Snohomish. Pumpkin patch

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Mexico, Tamaulipas State. Wild tom turkey in mating display

Petworth Thanksgiving Service, 13th May 1945
In a Petworth street, Vicar and other clergy conducting the service from the back of a lorry. Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N24795

THANKSGIVING, 1940. Thanksgiving Day at Ledyard, Connecticut. Photograph, 1940, by Jack Delano

American Thanksgiving Day greeting card, c1910, featuring haystacks and pumpkins
THANKSGIVING CARD, c1910. American Thanksgiving Day greeting card, c1910, featuring haystacks and pumpkins

Thanksgiving-Day. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1863, on President Lincolns declaring 26 November 1863 the first national day
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING. Thanksgiving-Day. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1863, on President Lincolns declaring 26 November 1863 the first national day of Thanksgiving

Second and final page of a proclamation issued by U. S. President Harry Truman on V-E Day, 8 May 1945
PROCLAMATION: V-E DAY, 1945. Second and final page of a proclamation issued by U.S. President Harry Truman on V-E Day, 8 May 1945, designating the following Sunday, 13 May

First page of a proclamation issued by U. S. President Harry Truman on V-E Day, 8 May 1945
PROCLAMATION: V-E DAY, 1945. First page of a proclamation issued by U.S. President Harry Truman on V-E Day, 8 May 1945, designating the following Sunday, 13 May

HUNTING: TURKEY, 1867. Holiday sports - Turkey shooting. Wood engraving, American, 1867

THANKSGIVING, 1852. Wood engraving, American, 1852

BLINDMANs BUFF, 1857. Playing blindmans buff in the kitchen of an American home on Thanksgiving Day. Wood engraving, American, 1857

THANSKGIVING DINNER, 1857. Wood engraving, American, 1857

FIVE POINTS MISSION, 1865. Thanksgiving dinner at the Five Points Ladies Home Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1865

THANKSGIVING, 1882. Buying turkeys for Thanksgiving. Wood engraving, American, 1882

THANKSGIVING, 1853. Wood engraving, American, 1853

PRINCETON VS. YALE, 1889. The intercollegiate championship game between Princeton and Yale held at Berkeley Oval, New York, on Thanksgiving Day, 1889, won by Princeton 10 to 0

THANKSGIVING, 19th CENTURY. American wood engraving, 19th century

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. Newly arrived immigrants enjoying their first Thanksgiving dinner in the United States at Castle Garden, New York. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1884

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"Reflecting on the Origins of Thanksgiving: A Celebration of Unity and Gratitude" As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, let us take a moment to remember the first Thanksgiving in 1621. The Pilgrims and Native Americans coming together, sharing a bountiful feast that symbolized unity and gratitude. Jennie A. Brownscombe's oil painting from 1914 captures the essence of that historic event at Plymouth, Massachusetts. It reminds us of the importance of embracing diversity and celebrating our shared humanity. Fast forward to 1935 when King George V Silver Jubilee celebrations took place. Even across the Atlantic, people recognized the significance of giving thanks for blessings received. In Thomas Nast's iconic cartoon from 1869 titled "Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving Dinner, " we witness an inclusive celebration where all are welcome at the table. This image serves as a reminder that no matter our differences, there is always room for compassion and understanding. Currier & Ives' lithograph from 1867 titled "Home to Thanksgiving" evokes feelings of warmth and nostalgia as families reunite during this special time. It reminds us to cherish those precious moments spent with loved ones. Jean Leon Gerome Ferris' depiction of "The First Thanksgiving of the Pilgrims" transports us back to that historical moment in 1621 when gratitude filled their hearts amidst hardships. Their resilience teaches us valuable lessons about perseverance in challenging times. Throughout history, Americans have expressed their thankfulness through various means – even through greeting cards like the one from c1900 or George Washington's proclamation in 1795 declaring a Day of Public Thanksgiving. Of course, no discussion about Thanksgiving would be complete without mentioning turkey. As we savor its delicious flavors on our plates today, let's not forget how it has become synonymous with this holiday over time. And who can resist making wishes while breaking apart wishbones? This tradition adds an element of fun and hope to our celebrations.