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Declaration Of Independence Usa Collection

"The Declaration of Independence: A Timeless Symbol of Freedom and Democracy" In the heart of Philadelphia, at the Swedish School House

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: The Presidents of the United States, publlished by N. Currier, New York, c. 1844 (litho)

The Presidents of the United States, publlished by N. Currier, New York, c. 1844 (litho)
AQS336773 The Presidents of the United States, publlished by N. Currier, New York, c.1844 (litho) by Currier, Nathaniel (1813-88); 34x23 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Declaration of Independence, Charleston, c. 2 August 1776 (litho)

Declaration of Independence, Charleston, c. 2 August 1776 (litho)
696107 Declaration of Independence, Charleston, c.2 August 1776 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 41.8x30 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Unrecorded and unique)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Swedish School House, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (silver albumen print)

Swedish School House, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (silver albumen print)
878327 Swedish School House, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876 (silver albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); 20.3x25.4 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Charles Carroll of Carrollton, engraved by Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) (engraving)

Charles Carroll of Carrollton, engraved by Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) (engraving)
STC186011 Charles Carroll of Carrollton, engraved by Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) (engraving) by Harding, Chester (1792-1866) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Portrait of Thomas Jefferson, 1805 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Thomas Jefferson, 1805 (oil on canvas)
NYH154233 Portrait of Thomas Jefferson, 1805 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Rembrandt (1778-1860); 71.1x59.7 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876

Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876
2920747 Opening Day, The Orators, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, 4 July 1776 by the Continental Congress
JAB4120654 The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, 4 July 1776 by the Continental Congress. Engraving 1864 by English School

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Colonies of North America in 1776 (print)

Colonies of North America in 1776 (print)
3781938 Colonies of North America in 1776 (print); (add.info.: Colonies of North America in 1776 Statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 19th century (engraving)

Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 19th century (engraving)
XEE4156500 Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 19th century (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 19th century (engraving)

Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 19th century (engraving)
2655944 Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 19th century (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87); (add.info.: By Alonzo Chappel Left-to-right: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Signatures to Declaration of Independence, America

Signatures to Declaration of Independence, America
3784424 Signatures to Declaration of Independence, America; (add.info.: Signatures to the Declaration of American Independence, 4 July 1776)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: The Congress of Tucuman, the Declaration of Independence of Argentina from Spain in 1816

The Congress of Tucuman, the Declaration of Independence of Argentina from Spain in 1816 (colour litho)
IND146577 The Congress of Tucuman, the Declaration of Independence of Argentina from Spain in 1816 (colour litho) by Fortuny, Francisco (19th century) (after); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Mural depicting the Declaration of Independence at Aguinaldo House in Cavite

Mural depicting the Declaration of Independence at Aguinaldo House in Cavite, Philippines (oil on canvas)
LIT389502 Mural depicting the Declaration of Independence at Aguinaldo House in Cavite, Philippines (oil on canvas) by Filipino School; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Benjamin Franklin, 1901 (mezzotint)

Benjamin Franklin, 1901 (mezzotint)
7207091 Benjamin Franklin, 1901 (mezzotint) by Rosenthal, Max (1833-1918); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin, holds the tip of a pointed lightning rod)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas)

Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas)
7207090 Benjamin Franklin (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805) (after); 72.7x57.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Thomas Jefferson, 1848-79 (oil on canvas)

Thomas Jefferson, 1848-79 (oil on canvas)
7207087 Thomas Jefferson, 1848-79 (oil on canvas) by Healy, George Peter Alexander (1813-1894); 76.2--63.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: After Gilbert Stuart)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Urn commemorating the centennial of American independence, c. 1876 (ceramic & bronze)

Urn commemorating the centennial of American independence, c. 1876 (ceramic & bronze)
CH426387 Urn commemorating the centennial of American independence, c.1876 (ceramic & bronze) by French School, (19th century); 59.7x28.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Andrew Jackson, pub. 1842 (colour litho)

Andrew Jackson, pub. 1842 (colour litho)
3895798 Andrew Jackson, pub. 1842 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: Andrew Jackson (1767 - 1845); Seventh President of the United States of America;

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: The declaration of Independence read to the army, illustration from Cassells History of

The declaration of Independence read to the army, illustration from Cassells History of
3786458 The declaration of Independence read to the army, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Fire-Works on the Night of the Fourth of July, 1868 (wood engraving)

Fire-Works on the Night of the Fourth of July, 1868 (wood engraving)
3525771 Fire-Works on the Night of the Fourth of July, 1868 (wood engraving) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Harpers Weekly, Vol)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 1944 (oil on panel)

Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 1944 (oil on panel)
5455681 Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 1944 (oil on panel) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 58.4 x 76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Committee of Five)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Thomas Jefferson, 1797 (pastel on grey paper)

Thomas Jefferson, 1797 (pastel on grey paper)
6040403 Thomas Jefferson, 1797 (pastel on grey paper) by Sharples, James (1751-1811); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A framed colour drawing on grey paper)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Independence Hall, Chestnut Street, South Side between 5th and 6th Streets

Independence Hall, Chestnut Street, South Side between 5th and 6th Streets
701248 Independence Hall, Chestnut Street, South Side between 5th and 6th Streets, 1898 (b/w photo) by Shields, James (19th Century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: James Prentices Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition

James Prentices Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
941025 James Prentices Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Collection of Japanese vases, urns, and screens, Japanese Court

Collection of Japanese vases, urns, and screens, Japanese Court
1074748 Collection of Japanese vases, urns, and screens, Japanese Court, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 (stereoscopic print) by American Photographer

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Krupps Guns, German exhibit, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia

Krupps Guns, German exhibit, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia
1123079 Krupps Guns, German exhibit, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (silver albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: The Colonies of North America at the Declaration of Independence (colour litho)

The Colonies of North America at the Declaration of Independence (colour litho)
PNP468338 The Colonies of North America at the Declaration of Independence (colour litho) by Stanford, Edward (1827-1904); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Thomas Jefferson, c. 1797 (pastel on grey paper)

Thomas Jefferson, c. 1797 (pastel on grey paper)
2829291 Thomas Jefferson, c.1797 (pastel on grey paper) by Sharples, James (1751-1811); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Jefferson (April 13 1743 - July 4, 1826)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: South Australian Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition

South Australian Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
2819484 South Australian Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by John Trumbull, 1788 (oil on panel)

Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by John Trumbull, 1788 (oil on panel)
2622546 Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by John Trumbull, 1788 (oil on panel) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); White House, Washington D.C

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Memorial Hall Building Site, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876

Memorial Hall Building Site, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876
2920735 Memorial Hall Building Site, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (silver albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho)

Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho)
2920741 Memorial Hall Cut-Out Model, Centennial Exhibition Scrapbook, 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); 23.9x30.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: 2630797

2630797 by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official Worlds Fair in the United States)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: 2632140

2632140 by American School, (19th century); 10.5x13.7 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Statue of Liberty, arm and torch, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia

Statue of Liberty, arm and torch, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia
3090182 Statue of Liberty, arm and torch, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Centennial Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (litho)

Centennial Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (litho)
3090180 Centennial Art Gallery, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (litho) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Reading the Declaration of Independence to the citizens of Philadelphia

Reading the Declaration of Independence to the citizens of Philadelphia
PNP330091 Reading the Declaration of Independence to the citizens of Philadelphia, 8 July 1776 (litho) by American School

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Reading the Declaration of Independence to the public in 1776 (litho)

Reading the Declaration of Independence to the public in 1776 (litho)
PNP330087 Reading the Declaration of Independence to the public in 1776 (litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Declaration of Independence adopted by Congress)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: John Hancock (1737-93) signs the American Declaration of Independence

John Hancock (1737-93) signs the American Declaration of Independence
PNP253866 John Hancock (1737-93) signs the American Declaration of Independence, 4th July 1776 (colour litho) by American School

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: John Hancock (1737-93) from The History of the United States, Vol

John Hancock (1737-93) from The History of the United States, Vol
BAL124903 John Hancock (1737-93) from The History of the United States, Vol. I, by Charles Mackay, engraved by J. Rogers (engraving) by American School

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Consitutional commemorative medals, 1887 (metal)

Consitutional commemorative medals, 1887 (metal)
AKM205189 Consitutional commemorative medals, 1887 (metal) by American School, (19th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: The Declaration of Independence, printed by Hugh Gaine, 1776 (printed ink on paper)

The Declaration of Independence, printed by Hugh Gaine, 1776 (printed ink on paper)
NYH182475 The Declaration of Independence, printed by Hugh Gaine, 1776 (printed ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Benjamin Rush, engraved by Richard W. Dodson (1812-67) (engraving)

Benjamin Rush, engraved by Richard W. Dodson (1812-67) (engraving)
STC186026 Benjamin Rush, engraved by Richard W. Dodson (1812-67) (engraving) by Sully, Thomas (1783-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Model of Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) at his table, late 18th century

Model of Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) at his table, late 18th century
XSL175264 Model of Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) at his table, late 18th century by French School, (18th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Centennial quilt, Massachusetts, 1876 (cotton)

Centennial quilt, Massachusetts, 1876 (cotton)
XBP231816 Centennial quilt, Massachusetts, 1876 (cotton) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Independence of the United States, engraved by L. Roger, 1786 (coloured litho)

Independence of the United States, engraved by L. Roger, 1786 (coloured litho)
STC169715 Independence of the United States, engraved by L. Roger, 1786 (coloured litho) by Duplessis-Bertaux, Jean (1747-1819) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeclaration Of Independence Usa Collection: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, after a portrait by Joseph Siffrede-Duplessis (1725-1802

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, after a portrait by Joseph Siffrede-Duplessis (1725-1802
NYH154212 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, after a portrait by Joseph Siffrede-Duplessis (1725-1802) c.1780-90 (oil on canvas) by Roslin



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"The Declaration of Independence: A Timeless Symbol of Freedom and Democracy" In the heart of Philadelphia, at the Swedish School House, history was made on a sweltering summer day in 1776. The echoes of liberty reverberated through the halls as visionaries gathered to draft a document that would forever change the course of human history. Fast forward to 1876, during the Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia. A silver albumen print captured this momentous occasion, showcasing the grandeur and significance surrounding the birthplace of American independence. Among those who played pivotal roles in shaping this historic event was Charles Carroll of Carrollton. An engraving by Asher Brown Durand immortalized his contribution, reminding us that every signature on that fateful parchment carried immense weight and sacrifice. Thomas Jefferson's portrait from 1805 serves as a testament to his brilliance and foresight. With brushstrokes capturing his intellect and determination, it is evident why he became one of America's most revered founding fathers. The Opening Day at The Orators exhibition during the Centennial International Exhibition in 1876 brought together individuals from all walks of life to celebrate freedom's triumphs. It served as a reminder that even after a century had passed since its inception, the spirit behind the Declaration remained alive and vibrant. Engravings depicting the drafting process transport us back to that revolutionary era when ideas were transformed into words etched onto paper with profound consequences for generations yet unborn. These engravings capture not only historical accuracy but also evoke emotions tied to our shared heritage. Beyond American shores, we witness how other nations drew inspiration from America's bold act. From Argentina's declaration against Spanish rule in 1816 depicted through vivid lithography to Aguinaldo House in Cavite where Filipino revolutionaries painted their own mural depicting independence – these images remind us that freedom knows no boundaries or borders.