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JOHN STUART (1713-1792). Third Earl of Bute. British (Scottish-born) statesman. Oil on canvas, 1773, by Sir Joshua Reynolds

NEW YORK GAZETTEER, 1773. Masthead of Rivingtons New York Gazetteer, the newspaper published by James Rivington from 1773 to 1775

FREDERICK, LORD NORTH (1732-92). British politician. Oil on canvas, 1773-74, by Nathaniel Dance

CHARLES C. PINCKNEY. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney (1746-1825). American diplomat. Oil, c1773, by Henry Benbridge

FRANKLIN: LETTER, 1773. Letter from Benjamin Franklin to his wife, Deborah Read Franklin, 1773

WORKS OF FRANKLIN, 1773. Title page of a French edition of the works of Benjamin Franklin, listing him as a member of the Royal Academy of Science, 1773

SIR JOSEPH BANKS (1743-1820). English naturalist. Oil on canvas, 1773, by Sir Joshua Reynolds

COOK: TAHITI, 1773. Cooks Second Voyage: Tahiti, bearing southeast, 1773. Oil by William Hodges

ENGLAND: NAVAL REVIEW, 1773. The Naval Review at Spithead, 1773. Engraving after a print, 1774

DANISH WEST INDIES, 1773. Detail from a St. Croix newspaper, December 1773, for a cargo of horses, bread and smoked salmon just arrived from Quebec, Canada, and put up for sale by Benedict Arnold

BRITISH PROSPERITY, 1773. The Mother and the Child. English cartoon, 1773, comparing the countrys prosperity in 1753 under King George II, with the situation in 1773 under King George III

BROADSIDE: TEA TAX, 1773. A public card issued by the Sons of Liberty at Philadelphia, 2 December 1773, warning merchants James and Drinker not to import tea under the new tea tax

BROADSIDE: TEA TAX, 1773. Broadside proclamation by the Sons of Liberty at Philadelphia, 7 December 1773 (nine days before the Boston Tea Party)

HANDBILL: TEA TAX, 1773. Handbill by the Sons of Liberty published at Philadelphia on 27 December 1773 (eleven days after the Boston Tea Party)

Floor and elevation plans for the Publick Hospital (lunatic asylum) completed in 1773, in colonial Willamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG: ASYLUM. Floor and elevation plans for the Publick Hospital (lunatic asylum) completed in 1773, in colonial Willamsburg

Casting tea overboard in Boston Harbor, 16 December 1773. Wood engraving, American, 1851
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. Casting tea overboard in Boston Harbor, 16 December 1773. Wood engraving, American, 1851

Bostonians watching Sons of Liberty dumping tea into the harbor, 16 December 1773
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. Bostonians watching Sons of Liberty dumping tea into the harbor, 16 December 1773. Lithograph after Daniel Chodowiecki, 1784, from a 19th century American book

16 December 1773. American engraving, c1845
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. 16 December 1773. American engraving, c1845

16 December 1773. German engraving by Daniel Chodowiecki, 1784
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. 16 December 1773. German engraving by Daniel Chodowiecki, 1784

A member of the Sons of Liberty dumping tea into Boston harbor during the Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. A member of the Sons of Liberty dumping tea into Boston harbor during the Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773. Wood engraving, 19th century

16 December 1773. Colored engraving, 19th century
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. 16 December 1773. Colored engraving, 19th century

Dec. 16, 1773. Line engraving, 19th century
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY. Dec. 16, 1773. Line engraving, 19th century

Line engraving, German, 1784
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. Line engraving, German, 1784

16 December 1773. American colored engraving, 1829
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. 16 December 1773. American colored engraving, 1829

William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, holding down America while Lord North pours tea down her throat
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield, holding down America while Lord North pours tea down her throat

Building in Boston where the Tea Party plot was supposedly hatched in 1773. Wood engraving, 19th century
BOSTON TEA PARTY PLOT. Building in Boston where the Tea Party plot was supposedly hatched in 1773. Wood engraving, 19th century

Emptying the tea into Boston Harbor, 16 December 1773. Engraving, 19th century
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. Emptying the tea into Boston Harbor, 16 December 1773. Engraving, 19th century

Vine cultivation (viticulture), II. Illustration by Christian Friedrich Boetius, from Johann Matthias Gesner, Scriptores rei rusticae veteres Latini: Cato, Varro, Columella, Palladius Date: 1773-1774

Vine cultivation (viticulture). Illustration by Christian Friedrich Boetius, from Johann Matthias Gesner, Scriptores rei rusticae veteres Latini: Cato, Varro, Columella, Palladius Tab. I

Sir George Cayley (1773-1857)
Sir George Cayley, 1773-1857

Oliver Goldsmith (1724-1774) Irish-born British playwright and poet and novelist best remembered for the novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766) the poem The Deserted Village (1770)

AMERICAN COINS AND PAPER MONEY: 1. American 20 Dollar Bill (1775); 2. Maryland Shilling, 1788 (from the British Museum); 3. George the Third American Half-penny (from the British Museum); 4

Tadeusz Rejtan protesting against the partition treaty and immortalized in the painting by Jan Matejko (1838-1893) The Partition Sejm was a Parliament in session from 1773 to 1776 in

The Reception of Captain Cook in Hapaee. Ceremonial reception of James Cook (1728-1779) British navigator, explorer and cartographer on his visit to the Friendly Islands (Tonga)

Thomas Troubridge (c1758-1807) English naval officer who rose to the rank of Rear-Admiral. Entered the Royal Navy in 1773, served in the East Indies, at the Battle of Cape St Vincent

James Cook (1728-79) English explorer and navigator and hydrographer landing on the Friendly Islands (Kingdom of Tonga) in 1773

Armed Forces Day Ceremonies, Fort Sheridan, Illinois, Parade Field

Jerome De La Lande, C.f. Fritschius, Sculp

Daylesford House, Worcestershire, the Seat of the Right Hon: Warren Hastings, Pc
DAYLESFORD HOUSE, WORCESTERSHIRE, THE SEAT OF THE RIGHT HON: WARREN HASTINGS, PC, 6 December 1732 22 August 1818, was the first Governor-General of India, from 1773 to 1785

Reception of Louis Philippe at Windsor Castle, October 1844. Uk, Britain, British
RECEPTION OF LOUIS PHILIPPE AT WINDSOR CASTLE, OCTOBER 1844. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Uniforms of the Sardinian army during the reign of Vittorio Amedeo III, Color plate by Quinto Cenni, 1773
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms of the Sardinian army during the reign of Vittorio Amedeo III, 1773. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Jerome de Lalande, French astronomer
Jerome de Lalande (1732-1807), French astronomer. Joseph Jerome Le Francois de Lalande trained as a lawyer, but also took a keen interest in astronomy

Joseph Banks, English naturalist
Joseph Banks (1743-1820), English naturalist and botanist. Banks is seated at a desk with papers and a globe. To his right is an open window with an ocean view

Old man banksia (Banksia serrata), 1773 C016 / 5125
Old man banksia (Banksia serrata), 18th-century artwork. Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller (1773) from an original outline drawing made by British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry, and Francis Lightfoot Lee meeting at Raleigh Tavern, Williamsburg
RALEIGH TAVERN, 1773. Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry, and Francis Lightfoot Lee meeting at Raleigh Tavern, Williamsburg, Virginia

Alban Butler, Hagiograph
ALBAN BUTLER Churchman and hagiographer, author of Lives of the Saints. Date: 1711 - 1773

16 December 1773. Colored American line engraving, 1793
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. 16 December 1773. Colored American line engraving, 1793

Pennsylvania banknote for fifteen shillings
PENN. BANKNOTE, 1773. Pennsylvania banknote for fifteen shillings

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"1773: A Year of Revolutionary Moments and Cultural Milestones" Step into the Green Dragon Tavern in Boston's North End, where history was made. It was here that the infamous Boston Tea Party was meticulously planned by passionate revolutionaries in 1773. John Johnson captured this pivotal moment with his watercolor on December 16th, the very day of the Tea Party. Across the globe, another significant event unfolded as Captain James Cook sailed into Endeavour River, Australia. This encounter marked a turning point in exploration and opened doors to new lands. Meanwhile, scenes of country life intertwined with mythological figures painted vivid pictures of an idyllic existence. These artistic depictions provided solace amidst a rapidly changing world. In London's Royal Parade, Sir George Cayley pioneered aviation advancements that would shape our future skies. His visionary ideas laid the foundation for modern flight. The year also witnessed remarkable literary achievements from African-American poet Phillis Wheatley. Her engraved frontispiece to her Poems showcased her immense talent and resilience against societal barriers. Sir Robert Ladbroke stood tall as a prominent figure during these transformative times, leaving his mark on society through philanthropy and leadership. Traveling across continents to New Zealand, we catch a glimpse of an enigmatic Maori man from the 18th century whose profile speaks volumes about indigenous cultures' rich heritage and traditions. Lastly, Modern Athenians plate 32 takes us to Edinburgh - a city brimming with intellectual fervor akin to ancient Athens itself. The vibrant spirit of knowledge exchange thrived among its inhabitants during this era. As we reflect upon "1773, " let us honor those who shaped history through their actions and creativity - forever leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory.