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A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-tree in Boston o
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A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-tree in Boston o
A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-tree in Boston on the rejoicings for the repeal of the ---- Stamp Act 1766. A schematic rendering of the illuminated obelisk erected on Boston Common in celebration of the repeal of the Stamp Act. On each of its four sides is a painted transparency which portrays in allegorical terms one phase in the struggle against the Stamp Act. They are titled: 1. America in distress apprehending the total loss of Liberty. 2d. She implores the aid of her Patrons. 3d. She endures the Conflict for a short Season. 4. And has her Liberty restord by the Royal hand of George the Third. Above each allegory are ten lines of verse and portraits of four supposed friends of American liberty, including the Duke of York, Marquis of Rockingham, Queen Charlotte, George III, Gen. Henry Seymour Conway, Isaac Barre, William Pitt, the Earl of Dartmouth, William Beckford, Charles Townshend, Lord George Sackville, Dennis de Berdt, John Wilkes, and the Earl of Camden. At the bottom of the print is the legend, To every Lover of Liberty, this Plate is humbly dedicated, by her true born Sons, in Boston New England.. Date 1766, restrike printed in 1839 or later. A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-tree in Boston on the rejoicings for the repeal of the ---- Stamp Act 1766. A schematic rendering of the illuminated obelisk erected on Boston Common in celebration of the repeal of the Stamp Act. On each of its four sides is a painted transparency which portrays in allegorical terms one phase in the struggle against the Stamp Act. They are titled: 1. America in distress apprehending the total loss of Liberty. 2d. She implores the aid of her Patrons. 3d. She endures the Conflict for a short Season. 4. And has her Liberty restord by the Royal hand of George the Third. Above each allegory are ten lines of verse and portraits of four supposed friends of American liberty, including the Duke of York, Marquis of Rockingham, Queen Charlotte, George III, Gen. Henry Se
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This schematic rendering represents the illuminated obelisk that was erected on Boston Common in 1766, following the repeal of the Stamp Act. The obelisk, which stood beneath the Liberty Tree, was a symbol of the colonists' victory against British taxation without representation. Each side of the obelisk featured a painted transparency, depicting a different phase of the struggle against the Stamp Act in allegorical form. The first scene shows America in distress, fearing the loss of her liberty. The second scene portrays America imploring the aid of her patrons. In the third scene, America endures the conflict for a short season, while in the fourth and final scene, her liberty is restored by the royal hand of King George III. Above each allegory, ten lines of verse and portraits of supposed friends of American liberty were displayed. These included notable figures such as the Duke of York, Marquis of Rockingham, Queen Charlotte, George III, General Henry Seymour Conway, Isaac Barre, William Pitt, the Earl of Dartmouth, William Beckford, Charles Townshend, Lord George Sackville, Dennis de Berdt, John Wilkes, and the Earl of Camden. The obelisk was a powerful symbol of the colonists' determination to defend their rights and freedoms against British rule. It served as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the struggle against the Stamp Act and the importance of unity and perseverance in the face of adversity. This print, which was dedicated to every lover of liberty, was a testament to the enduring spirit of the American colonists and their commitment to the cause of freedom.
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