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HSET2A-00040
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HSET2A-00040
Puritans on alert while celebrating Christmas in colonial Massachusetts, 1600s.
Hand-colored woodcut
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1600s 17th Century Cape Cod Church Colonial Colonist Colony Couple Danger Female Howard Pyle Male Massachusetts Musket Pilgrim Plymouth Plymouth Colony Puritan Religion Shawl Snow Weapon Wilderness Winter Woman Afraid
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In this hand-colored woodcut titled "HSET2A-00040" we are transported back to colonial Massachusetts in the 1600s. The print depicts a scene of Puritans on high alert while celebrating Christmas, a time typically associated with joy and merriment. This illustration by Howard Pyle beautifully captures the tension between tradition and danger that permeated the lives of these early American settlers. Amidst a snowy wilderness, a couple clad in traditional Pilgrim attire stands outside their humble church. The man, holding a musket firmly in his hands, gazes into the distance with an expression of concern etched upon his face. His female companion clutches her shawl tightly around her shoulders, fear evident in her eyes as she scans their surroundings for any signs of trouble. The artist skillfully portrays the harsh realities faced by these colonists as they navigated unfamiliar territory and grappled with religious persecution. Their weapons serve as both symbols of protection and reminders of the constant threat lurking beyond their settlement's borders. This historic image offers us a glimpse into North America's early history - one filled with resilience, faith, and survival against all odds. As we admire this vintage artwork from North Wind Picture Archives, let us reflect on the courage exhibited by those who paved the way for future generations in building what would become known as Cape Cod and Plymouth Colony.
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