Colony Collection (page 4)

California gray whale, adult - Colony of barnacles (Cryptolepas rhachianecti)
FG-eb-937 California gray whale - adult, colony of barnacles (Cryptolepas rhachianecti) and Cyamid crustaceans on the head of a gray whale San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California South

Portrait of Samuel Sewall, in periwig and long coat, c1700-1720, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Samuel Sewall, Governor and Judge of Massachusetts Colony, showing the periwig and long coat of the reign of James II, c1700-1720, (1937)

Advert, Australian Butter for the Homeland. 1936

Gordons Bay, Western Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa. Date: 1906

Cluster of bees Chromolithograph 1884
Brehms Thierleben (Tierleben). Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. Vierte Abtheilung - Wirbellofe Thiere. Leipzig Verlag, 1884

The Squatters First Home, c. 1847 (litho)
XTD348408 The Squatters First Home, c.1847 (litho) by Lang, Alexander Denistoun (c.1814-72); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hundreds of bats in a cave above the altar, Temple of the Bats or Goa Lawah, Bali, Indonesia

INDIA: CALCUTTA, c1786. The Old Court House and Writers Building, a home for young employees of the East India Company, in Calcutta, India. Watercolor by Thomas Daniell, c1786

INDIA: CALCUTTA, 1786. Old Fort William (left), a playhouse and obelisk memorial to those who died in the Black Hole prison, in Calcutta, India. Watercolor by Thomas Daniell, 1786

MAP OF COLONIAL AMERICA. Delisles map of colonial America, 1718, showing the Mississippi valley in strikingly accurate detail and the first map to use Texas as a place-name

MAP: NEW ENGLAND COLONIES. Early settlements in New England and distribution of Native American tribes

Harvesting Tobacco In Early Virginia
Painting of three farm workers harvesting tobacco leaves on a Virginia plantation with farm buildings visible as a sailing ship lies anchored on the river behind them, circa 1612

Achill Island, Co Galway, Ireland - The Dugort Colony
Achill Island, County Galway, Ireland - The Dugort Colony Date: circa 1903

The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - George V - 1911
The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) presenting themselves to their people Date: 1911

Major General James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759
BATTLE OF QUEBEC, 1759. Major General James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759. Photogravure, 1894, after a painting by Augustus Tholey

George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Edmund Pendleton travel to the First Continental Congress at Philadelphia in
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Edmund Pendleton travel to the First Continental Congress at Philadelphia in September 1774

Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire (Ceylon)
Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire, featuring a member of the Ceylon Garrison Artillery, with the Ceylon badge below, and the names of all the colonial countries listed on either side. 1940s

PILGRIM, 1620s. John Alden, one of the Pilgrim settlers of the Plymouth colony, founded in 1620. Illustration from a 19th century American edition of Henry Wadsworth Longfellows poem The Courtship of

Singing procession during a religious awakening, 1740s
Singing procession of a New England congregation during a religious revival, 1740. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Part of the 1613 Samuel de Champlain map of New France. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century reproduction of the original ma

King Charles II granting a charter to Connecticut colonists
Colonists discussing the Connecticut charter wih King Charles II. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puritan families migrating to Connecticut, 1635
Colonials traveling to the Connecticut River Valley to settle Wethersfield and Windsor. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British General Edward Braddock marching through wilderness to Fort Duquesne, now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the French and Indian War, 1755. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

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Committee writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776: Franklin, Jefferson, Livingston, Adams, and Sherman (left - right). Hand-colored engraving

Punic Wars, attack on Carthage, Sicily
PUNIC WARS : war with Carthage begins when the Roman senator Appius Claudius Caudex backs an unjustified attack on the Carthaginian colony in Sicily

Australian Wheat, from the series Australia's Wealth of Wheat and Wool (colour litho)
MAN464406 Australian Wheat, from the series Australia's Wealth of Wheat and Wool (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944); Manchester Art Gallery

c. 1880s India- Lauries hotel Agra
c. 1880s India - image from an album of Indian types and trades designed to illustrate India to a British viewer - Lauries hotel Agra

Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Methodist Church and Cross Street, Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

King George V shooting expedition 1911
His Imperial Majesty making his way through the jungle during the great big-game shoot in Nepal. Date: December 1911

African Penguins -Spheniscus demersus-, colony, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

GUY JOHNSON (c1740-1788). American (Irish-born) military officer and diplomat. With the Mohawk chief Karonghyontye (a.k.a. Captain David Hill). Oil on canvas, 1776, by Benjamin West

King Penguin, Aptenodytes patagonica, in colonies in the Falkland Islands, Antarctica

Plan of New Orleans, Louisiana, 1718-1720: engraving, French, 1753
NEW ORLEANS, 1718-1720. Plan of New Orleans, Louisiana, 1718-1720: engraving, French, 1753

A view of the House of Employment, Almshouse, Pennsylvania Hospital and part of the City of Philadelphia
VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA, 1767. A view of the House of Employment, Almshouse, Pennsylvania Hospital and part of the City of Philadelphia: colored line engraving, c1767

Fort Duquesne, 1758
FORT DUQUESNE, 1758. Colonel George Washington of the Virginia militia planting the British flag at Fort Duquesne (rebuilt as Fort Pitt), November 1758. Wood engraving, late 19th century

ANNE BRADSTREET POEMS. Two pages of Bradstreets Poems, Boston, 1678

TECUMSEH (c1768-1813). Shawnee chief. Wood engraving, 1818

ROANOKE ISLAND, 1585. English settlers landing at Roanoke Island in 1585. Detail of a map, c1590

SAMUEL GORTON (c1592-1677). American colonial religious and political leader. Gorton disputing with John Cotton just before the formers trial for blasphemy at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1643

FALKLAND ISLANDS, 1867. A view of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. Line engraving, 1867

NEW YORK: DUTCH HOUSE. The Cortelyou House, 1699, at what is now the corner of Fifth Avenue and Third Street, Brooklyn, New York. Wood engraving, 19th century

FOUNDING OF ST. AUGUSTINE. The founding of St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565 by Pedro Menendez de Aviles (center). Wood engraving, American, 19th century

MAYFLOWER: COMPACT, 1620. The pilgrims signing the Compact aboard the Mayflower off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts, 11 November 1620. Engraving, 1859, after Tompkins Harrison Matteson

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Young George Washington as a surveyor. Color engraving, 19th century

Spotted dolphins
Atlantic spotted dolphins. Composite image of a pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) swimming past a gorgonian venus sea fan (Gorgonia flabellum)

Humanity and the universe, artwork. Titled A Far Sunset, this artwork shows a silhouetted human couple standing in a shallow sea with mist rising from the surface

INDIAN RAILWAY, c1870. One of the blessings of colonialism: a Sikh railway which includes a purdah carriage for women
INDIAN RAILWAY, c1870. One of the blessings of colonialism: a Sikh railway which includes a " purdah" carriage for women and children: popular Lahore or Amritsar woodcut, c1870

British armys Meschianza in Philadelphia, 1778
Meschianza at Philadelphia, a festival in the form of a medieval tournament, 1778. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Journey through History: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Colonies" Step back in time to 1776, when the Thirteen original colonies laid the foundation for a new nation. From William and Mary College in the 1700s to the iconic Mayflower ship setting sail in 1620, these colonies shaped America's identity. Witness history unfold as Mayflower passengers land at Plymouth, Massachusetts, marking a significant chapter in American history. Delve into court records from the Salem witch trials of 1692, offering a glimpse into a dark period of colonial life. Immerse yourself in Jennie A. Brownscombe's captivating oil painting depicting "THE FIRST THANKSGIVING, " where Pilgrims and Native Americans come together to celebrate abundance and unity. Discover nature's wonders with honey bees - observe their intricate honeycomb structures and explore their fascinating life cycle through expanded cross-sections and insets. Marvel at Samuel de Champlain's map of Port St. Louis (later known as Plymouth), drawn during his expedition of 1605. Travel further south on Captain John Smith's Virginia Map from 1612, unveiling early English settlements that paved the way for future colonies. Witness Mayflower passengers landing on Plymouth Rock in 1620 - an enduring symbol of courage and resilience. Venture beyond North America to South Africa with a map showcasing Cape Colony - an intriguing glimpse into European colonization efforts across continents. Finally, witness Anne Hutchinson's trial at Boston in 1637 through a wood engraving capturing this remarkable event. Embark on this historical journey through captivating images and stories that shed light on our colonial past - reminding us how far we've come while honoring those who built our nation brick by brick.