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Fine Art Print : MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Letter from Pieter Schaghen, board member of the Dutch
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MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Letter from Pieter Schaghen, board member of the Dutch
MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626.
Letter from Pieter Schaghen, board member of the Dutch West India Company, to the States General in 1626, stating the purchase of Manhattan Island from the wild men for the value of sixty guilders
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Media ID 12226332
1626 American Indian Colony Company Document Dutch Event Handwriting Letter Manhattan Money Netherlands New Amsterdam New Netherland New World Pieter Purchase Dutch West India Company Receipt West India Company
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite fine art print of MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. This captivating piece showcases a historical letter from Pieter Schaghen, a Dutch West India Company board member, to the States General. The document details the momentous event of the purchase of Manhattan Island from the Native American tribes. Our high-quality print preserves the intricate details and authenticity of the original Granger Art on Demand image, allowing you to bring a piece of early American history into your home or office. Experience the rich history and culture of the past with our fine art print collection from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 50.8cm (14" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Manhattan Purchase, 1626 - A Historic Letter Unveiling the Birth of a City
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print showcases an invaluable piece of history - a letter from Pieter Schaghen, a board member of the Dutch West India Company, to the States General in 1626. The document reveals the monumental event that forever shaped the landscape we now know as Manhattan. In this handwritten letter, Schaghen discloses an extraordinary transaction between the Dutch and Native American tribes. For just sixty guilders, equivalent to roughly $1,000 today, Manhattan Island was purchased from these indigenous "wild men". Little did they know that this seemingly modest exchange would lay down the foundations for one of the world's most iconic cities. The significance of this letter lies not only in its monetary value but also in its representation of cultural encounters and colonial expansion during that era. It serves as a tangible reminder of how different worlds collided and laid claim to new territories in pursuit of wealth and power. As we gaze upon this image capturing centuries-old handwriting on aged parchment, it transports us back to a time when New Amsterdam was merely an idea taking root amidst untamed lands. This photograph invites us to reflect on our shared past while acknowledging both triumphs and tribulations inherent within such historical events. Let this visual testament be a constant reminder that beneath towering skyscrapers and bustling streets lies a rich tapestry woven by diverse cultures – all stemming from that fateful purchase made over four centuries ago.
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