1780s Collection

The Nation Makers. Depicts the Battle of Brandywine of 1777 during the Revolutionary War
PYLE: NATION MAKERS, 1906. The Nation Makers. Depicts the Battle of Brandywine of 1777 during the Revolutionary War. Oil on canvas by Howard Pyle, 1906

Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause
SOUTH CAROLINA: LOYALISTS. Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause

CONSTITUTION. Page one of the Constitution of the United States of America, 1787

EXPL2A-00164
Map of the United States at the close of the American Revolution, 1783. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Lunar Society
The Lunar Society of Birmingham sought to improve society using science; its members included Priestley, Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin, Herschel, and Watt

EVRV2A-00048
Battle of Kings Mountain, South Carolina, 1780, American Revolution. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration by F.C. Yohn

Mozart and Constanze on their honeymoon
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791), Austrian composer and musician, seen here honeymooning with his bride Constanze. They married in 1782

Montgolfier balloon in flight over Paris
First manned balloon ascent, made in the presence of the Dauphin, from the Jardin de la Muette, Paris, under the direction of Montgolfier

CONSTITUTION. Preamble and beginning of Article I of the Constitution of the United States, 1787

Manhattan map, 1780s
John Hills map of New York City, surveyed in 1782, drawn in 1785. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an 18th-century illustration

Le Sanguin, 1780 (hand-coloured engraving, highlited in gold and silver)
985787 Le Sanguin, 1780 (hand-coloured engraving, highlited in gold and silver) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Sanguin)

Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean. English folk or fairy tale that appeared in this form in 1734, and later became Jack and the Beanstalk. Date: Late 18th Century

British evacuation of Charleston SC, 1782
Charleston, South Carolina, abandoned by the British near the end of the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Union Workhouse, Hambledon, Surrey
The Hambledon Union workhouse, a building originally erected in 1786 for the united parishes of Bramley, Chiddingfold, Dunfold and Hambledon

Grand Aerostatic Balloon, Little Chelsea
Grand Aerostatic Balloon ascending with Mr Blanchard from the Royal Military Academy, Little Chelsea, London. 16 October 1784

Manhattan map, 1789
Map of the City of New York, 1789. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an 18th century illustration

American siege of Yorktown, Revolutionary War
Washington directing the siege of Yorktown, Virginia, during the American Revolution, 1781. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour)
985824 The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 19.8x12.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lamb. Plate 7 from Songs of Innocence)

The Casino at Marino, 1783 (engraving)
XJF476169 The Casino at Marino, 1783 (engraving) by Irish school, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Casino at Marino, in Marino, Dublin)

Major General Claud Martins House, by Thomas Daniell
Major General Claud Martins House, the Farhad Baksh, in Lucknow on the River Gumti, by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840). Date: 1789

FRIEDRICH von SCHILLER (1759-1805). Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller. German poet and playwright. Reciting his work at the court of Weimar. Painting by Eduard Ender (1822-1883)

Balloon ascent by Blanchard
Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon, probably for the planned ascent from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 2 March 1784. A slightly fanciful representation of the balloon, parachute and carriage. circa 1784

Blanchard and Jeffries crossing English Channel
Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jeffries crossing the English Channel by balloon. They left Dover, crossed the sea, and landed near Blanay, between Calais and Boulogne

Balloon ascent from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris
Balloon ascent of Charles and Robert from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, the first voyage made in a hydrogen balloon. After sending off a trial hydrogen balloon, Charles designed

Balloon ascent, Champ de Mars, Paris
Balloon ascent by Montgolfier, d Anonai and Vivarais from the Champ de Mars, Paris. 27 August 1783

Satirical ballooning image
A rude satirical image of large and small balloons tied together, lifting a cannon, entitled The Montgolsier. A first rate of the French Aerial Navy. A Fart, an Ass, a Fool, A Monkey, a Nothing. 1783

Tollymore Barbican Gate
The Barbican Gate entrance to Tollymore Forest Park, near Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was built by Lord James Limerick as the eastern entrance to the park. Date: 1780s

Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal and her four sisters
Morning Amusements -- Charlotte, Princess Royal (1766-1828), and her four sisters (Augusta Sophia, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia), all daughters of King George III

Abraham purchasing cave for a burial place
Abraham purchasing the Cave of Machpelah for a burial place - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 23.16. 1787

Brochure cover, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton
Brochure cover design, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton, advertising Footshape boots by post. Depicting an 18th century scene with a coach and horses and a road sign: Boots by Post in 1780

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791). Austrian composer. Mozart rehearsing with German soprano, Caterina Cavalieri (1755-1801). Line engraving

Angel commanding Hagar to return to Sarah
The Angel of the Lord commanding Hagar to return to her mistress Sarah - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 16.9. 1787

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden Handbill
Theatre Royal Handbill advertising the Marriage of Figaro and Virtues Triumph. Date: January 13th 1785

Tollymore Entrance Gate
The Main Entrance Gates to Tollymore Forest Park, near Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was built for Lord James Limerick. Date: 1780s

Engraved portrait of Jean Pierre de Batz, Baron de Sainte-Croix, known as the Baron de Batz (1754-1822)
5669647 Engraved portrait of Jean Pierre de Batz, Baron de Sainte-Croix, known as the Baron de Batz (1754-1822),; (add.info.: French royalist and businessman); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting events in the French Revolution 1789 (engraving)
5669780 Engraving depicting events in the French Revolution 1789 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Meeting of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 1783, 1783
3479407 Meeting of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 1783, 1783; (add.info.: The General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland (Church of Scotland) 1783

India, Hindustan, 1782
2902855 India, Hindustan, 1782; (add.info.: India, Hindustan, 1782.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

America triumphant and Britannia in distress, 1782
1574216 America triumphant and Britannia in distress, 1782; (add.info.: America triumphant and Britannia in distress. 1782 allegory of American prosperity and victory over England)

European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790
NWI4956814 European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790.; (add.info.: European fashion of 1789 and 1790 - European fashion of 1789 and 1790)

Silk manufacture: transferring yarn from the warping reel to a spool, 1780
3480179 Silk manufacture: transferring yarn from the warping reel to a spool, 1780; (add.info.: Silk manufacture: transferring yarn from the warping reel to a spool)

Man and woman in conversation, 1784
3480796 Man and woman in conversation, 1784; (add.info.: Man and woman in conversation, French, 1784.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Battle of the Saints, 1782 (line engraving)
1579730 Battle of the Saints, 1782 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of the Saints. Rodney in the Formidable vlose to Windward of the Ville de Paris. Engraved by P. Mazell)

The rival queens or a political heat for Rege & Grege, 1789
1574985 The rival queens or a political heat for Rege & Grege, 1789; (add.info.: The rival queens or a political heat for Rege & Grege)

Surrender of General Cornwallis, 1781
1575196 Surrender of General Cornwallis, 1781; (add.info.: Surrender of General Cornwallis, at Yorktown Virginia, USA in 1781. Creator N. Currier c1846)

George Washington, 1789
1577196 George Washington, 1789; (add.info.: George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) first President of the United States (1789-1797).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Last of the Coaches'. The Royal Mail coach service, begun in the 1780s
541229 The Last of the Coaches'. The Royal Mail coach service, begun in the 1780s, flourished until the coming of the railways in 1830. (c1845)

The Mutiny on the Bounty, Lieutenant William Bligh's coconut cup from the voyage in the ship's boat from Tofoa
1767269 The Mutiny on the Bounty, Lieutenant William Bligh's coconut cup from the voyage in the ship's boat from Tofoa to Timor, Tuesday 28 April 1789 - Sunday 14 June 1789

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"The 1780s: A Decade of Nation Building and Revolutionary Spirit" Step back in time to the 1780s, a pivotal era that shaped the course of history. Howard Pyle's masterpiece, "The Nation Makers, " captures the intensity of the Battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War. The canvas comes alive with soldiers fighting for freedom, embodying the spirit that birthed a nation. In 1787, another monumental event took place as ink met parchment on page one of the Constitution of the United States. This document laid down principles that would guide America towards becoming a beacon of democracy and liberty. Amidst this backdrop, we witness Laodicea Dicey Langston fearlessly protecting her father from Loyalist troops in South Carolina. Her unwavering support for revolutionaries symbolizes countless unsung heroes who risked everything for independence. While battles raged on land, human ingenuity soared above as Montgolfier balloons gracefully floated over Paris. These early flights marked humanity's first steps into an uncharted realm - the sky. Intellectual curiosity thrived during this decade through gatherings like England's Lunar Society where brilliant minds converged to discuss scientific advancements and societal progress. Meanwhile, love blossomed amidst chaos as Mozart and Constanze embarked on their honeymoon – a testament to romance enduring even in turbulent times. Across continents, Milton Abbas in England witnessed its own transformation with architectural marvels reflecting changing social dynamics – an evolving world captured within its walls. Yet not all tales were fantastical; Jack Spriggins' journey with his enchanted bean reminded us that dreams can come true if we dare to believe in magic and take bold leaps forward. As history unfolded before our eyes, we cannot forget moments like British evacuation from Charleston SC in 1782 – marking both triumph and loss while shaping future narratives.