Framed Print : Stamp Act, New York
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Stamp Act, New York
Stamp Act introduced in New York - troops escort the stamped paper to the city hall, New York
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Media ID 570822
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Escort Independence Introduced Stamp Stamped
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Stamp Act, New York" Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This historical masterpiece transports you back in time to the pivotal moment when the Stamp Act was introduced in New York City. Witness the tense scene as British troops escort the stamped paper to the city hall, a powerful reminder of the political tensions that ignited the American Revolution. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and showcase the intricate details of this iconic image. Add this magnificent piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in American history as troops escort stamped paper to New York City Hall following the introduction of the Stamp Act in 1765. The Stamp Act, a British parliamentary measure designed to raise revenue by requiring printed materials in the American colonies to carry a tax stamp, was met with fierce resistance from the colonists who saw it as a violation of their rights as British subjects. In this photograph, soldiers, likely British redcoats, can be seen carefully carrying bundles of stamped paper through the bustling streets of New York City. The citizens of the city watch with a mixture of curiosity, apprehension, and defiance as the troops make their way to City Hall. The scene is a snapshot of the growing tension between the colonies and the British government, a tension that would ultimately lead to the American Revolution. The Stamp Act was just one of many grievances that fueled the colonists' desire for independence. It represented a clear infringement on their rights and a challenge to their self-governance. The image of the troops escorting the stamped paper through the streets of New York City serves as a powerful reminder of the events that led to the birth of a new nation. This photograph is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the past and sheds light on the complex and often contentious relationship between the American colonies and the British government in the years leading up to the Revolution. It is a testament to the power of historical images to transport us back in time and help us understand the context and significance of the events that shaped our world.
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