1750s Collection (page 11)

Engraving of an early azimuth compass
Azimuth compass. Engraved illustration of an early design of azimuth compass. This is designed to tell the angle between magnetic north and the Suns position

Jedediah Buxton, English mathematician
Jedediah Buxton (1705-72), English mathematical savant. Buxton was born on the state of Elmton in Derbyshire. He had little education despite being the son of a schoolmaster

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Map showing British colonies and northern New France during the French and Indian War, 1750s. Printed color lithograph of a 19th century illustration

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Map of Fort Ticonderoga in 1759, during the French and Indian War. Hand-colored printed halftone reproduced in the 19th century

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British official reading the Decree of Expulsion to Acadians in Canada, 1755. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British removing Acadians from Canada in 1755. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Surrender of Louisbourg to the English, 1758
French surrender of Louisbourg, Canada, French and Indian War, 1758. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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Deportation of the Acadians by the British, 1755. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonel George Washingtons attack on French forces in western Pennsylvania during the French and Indian War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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George Washington leading his soldiers in prayer in camp during the French and Indian War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Nollet and Gold Leaf
Jean-Antoine Nollet demonstrates how an electrical charge can be passed from one person to another, enabling the second to attract pieces of gold leaf

Per Olsson protects Lisa Erkersdotter from a wolf -- depiction of an old Swedish tale

Nollet and Soldiers
Nollet demonstrates electrical force at Versailles, sending a current through soldiers who stand with linked hands; in one experiment he does this with 240 soldiers

The mechanist tries to use his wings to fly. A scene from Samuel Johnsons novella, Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

View of Augsburg, Germany
A distant view of Augsburg in Bavaria, Germany

A variety of 18th century Chinese vessels

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Step back in time to the 1750s, a captivating era filled with art, literature, and historical events. Journey through the streets of London as depicted by Hogarth's masterpieces "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " where contrasting scenes of despair and revelry unfold before your eyes. Marvel at an enchanting engraving showcasing the intricate beauty of a nautilus and an ammonite, reminding us of nature's wonders. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean lies the bustling Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia during this vibrant decade. Witness the movement of artillery during the intense French and Indian War, as soldiers strategize for battle on American soil. Join Rasselas and Imlac as they dig a tunnel in Samuel Johnson's philosophical novel or embark on an adventure alongside Jack Spriggins with his enchanted bean. Immerse yourself in 18th-century London's charm while strolling along its iconic Thames River. Picture yourself amidst its lively atmosphere captured by EVNT2A-00048 or admire Carlo Bonavia's breathtaking painting "Harbour Scene at Sunset" (EVNT2A-00011). They were a time when society grappled with societal issues but also celebrated life's pleasures. Explore this fascinating period where artistry met history head-on – from Hogarth’s thought-provoking works to literary classics that continue to captivate readers today.