Americans Collection (page 16)

Benjamin Franklin Directing the Building of Stockade Fort Postcard. ca. 1915-1925, This image is after a mural painting by Charles E. Mills at the Franklin Institute in Boston, Massachusetts

Consistency : Uncle Sams generosity to Africans, Asians and Europeans, while killing Native Americans at the Battle of Wounded Knee, 1891. Satirical cartoon by Joseph Keppler for Puck, 1891

Cowboy Riding a Wild Bucking Buffalo, In the Northwest Postcard. ca. 1910-1913, Cowboy Riding a Wild Bucking Buffalo, In the Northwest Postcard

American and Canadian troops, WW1
American and Canadian troops during the First World War. Although America did not join the war officially until April 1917, an American Legion had already gone into action, consisting of 16

Rockefeller Center Observation Roof atop R. C. A. Building
Mini leporello picture in a Rocketfeller Greeting envelope showing the Rockefeller Center Observation Roof atop R.C.A. Building (Comcast Building) and a great panorama of New York. Date: early 1950

Madison Square in New York City, USA
Madison Square and Madison Square Garden, 1905 in New York City. Date: circa 1905

Union Square in New York City, USA
View of a busy day at the Union Square in New York City. People walking up and down the street for shopping and old carriages were driving on the street. Date: circa 1905

Tamalameque culture (200-600 / 16th century). Clay anthropom
Pre-Columbian art. Tamalameque culture (200-600 / 16th century). Clay anthropomorphic figure. 114 x 26, 5 cm (diameter). From Colombia. Private Collection

Pre-Incan. Negative Carchi culture. 850-1500 AD. Coquero
Pre-Columbian art. Pre-Incan. Negative Carchi culture. 850-1500 AD. Coquero. Man sitting with hands on knees and chewing coca leaves.20 x 10, 5 x 8 cm. From Ecuador. Private collection

Pre-Incan. Cashaloma Culture. 500-1532 d. C. Anthropomorphic
Pre-Columbian art. Pre-Incan. Cashaloma Culture. Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel. 1o x 8, 5 cm (diameter). From Ecuador. Private collection

Pre-Incan. Cashaloma Culture. Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel
Pre-Columbian art. Pre-Incan. Cashaloma Culture. Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel. 13 x 10 cm (diameter). From Ecuador. Private collection

WW1 poster, Little Americans do your bit
Poster, Little Americans Do Your Bit, Leave nothing on your plate, US Food Administration. circa 1918

Americans playing baseball at Princes Ground, 1874
Americans playing baseball at Princes Ground, Chelsea, 1874. Date: 1874

Rex Ingrams villa at Nice
Originally built in Napoleonic times by Massena, the luxurious villa belonging to American film producer Rex Ingram at Nice on the French Riviera. Date: 1927

Burial Tepee of a Chiefs Wife, USA
The burial tepee of the wife of a Chief from the Crow tribe of Native Americans. Date: circa 1895

Cottages of Poor African Americans, Thomasville, Georgia, US
Cottages or quarters of poor African Americans at Thomasville, Georgia. Their occupants sit and stand outside. Date: circa 1895

Yutas, American Indians
Yutas Indians, Ute Indians were a group of Indians that lived mostly around the mountainous area of Utah and Colorado near the Colorado River. Wearing traditional clothing long hair and feathers

Miss Draper, a Beauty
Miss DRAPER In the year that Americans declared their independence, Miss Draper got her portrait into the London Magazine, but it doesn t do her justice. Date: CIRCA 1776

Americans in Paris 1917
Crowds gather to watch the arrival of the first assignment of American troops as they march over a bridge across the River Seine in Paris, France. Date: 1917

George Rogers Clark
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK American military, active on the frontiers of civilisation against the Native Americans, British and suchlike lesser breeds. Date: 1752 - 1818

Native U. s. Sugar Camp
Native Americans extract maple in a " sugar camp". Date: 1853

Social / Natives Attack
Native Americans attack a group of emigrants as they travel westward Date: circa 1860

Racial / Canoe / Snowshoes
Chippeway canoe (top), Chippeway snowshoes (R) and Sioux snowshoes (L) Date: circa 1830

Racial / Comanche Horses
Comanche horsemanship Date: circa 1830

Racial / Iroquois C1904
Elderly Iroquois chief wearing a feathered headdress and carrying a blanket over his arm, to illustrate Longfellows Song of Hiawatha Date: circa 1904

Racial / Iroquois 1904
Iroquois chief wearing ceremonial dress, to illustrate Longfellows Song of Hiawatha Date: 1904

Racial / Apache / Arizona
An Apache warrior in Arizona, stopping to drink from a stream Date: 1923

French Canal Operations
French engineers making a cutting at Matachin : but this year they will be forced to abandon the project, leaving it for the Americans to complete. 1889

Fur Trader in Tepee / 1892
A fur trader negotiates with Native Americans in a council tepee. Date: 1892

Racial / Dakota / Fuel 1853
Dakota Indian squaw gathering fuel Date: 1853

Racial / Crow Chief C1860
A Crow chief in full war dress Date: circa 1860

Cartoon, Bluebeard, WW1
Cartoon, Bluebeard. France and Belgium wave from their tower as American ships come to rescue them, with the Stars and Stripes flag in the background. Date: 1919

Thomas Muir
THOMAS MUIR - Scottish parliamentary reformer, found guilty of sedition, sent to Botany Bay, rescued by Americans, feted as hero in revolutionary France Date: 1765 - 1798

Ka-Te-Qua / Female Eagle
Ka-te-qua (Female Eagle). 15 year old daughter of the chief of the Shawano (Shawnee) tribe. Date: 1830

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"Exploring the Multifaceted Identity of Americans: From Rivera's Art to Native American Legends" From Diego Rivera's captivating murals depicting the Totonaca Civilization to Geronimo, a revered figure in Native American history, they have a rich tapestry of cultural influences. Tango, originating in Argentina but embraced by Americans since 1912, showcases their love for diverse dance forms. The Codex Borgia offers insights into ritual and divinatory practices of Mesoamerican civilizations that continue to shape American spirituality. Meanwhile, Rocky Marciano's postcard symbolizes the indomitable spirit and resilience often associated with Americans. Tupac Amaru II's portrait serves as a reminder of America's struggle for independence and equality throughout its history. Mrs Kennedy and her deb daughters epitomize elegance and grace within high society circles. Lawrence Tibbett at Cap D Antibes highlights America's contribution to the world of opera while showcasing their global reach. In Diego Rivera's artwork on the Totonaca Civilization, we witness how ancient cultures influence modern-day perceptions. However, not all aspects are admirable; "Robbing and Scalping" represents dark chapters in American history that cannot be overlooked or forgotten. The image of an American society wedding taking place in London reflects the far-reaching impact of American culture beyond its borders. Lastly, a postcard from 1913 featuring a woman riding a bull captures both strength and audacity—an embodiment of the pioneering spirit often attributed to Americans. These hints offer glimpses into various facets—artistic expressions, historical figures, societal norms—that contribute to shaping what it means to be an American today: complex yet vibrant amalgamation rooted in diversity and perseverance.