Broadsheet Collection

TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1887. Devils Toboggan Slide. Temperance broadsheet published, 1887, at Kalamazoo, Michigan

Flea Circus
An advertisement for Professor Likontis wonderful Roumanian Fea Circus

Daily Telegraph - printing room 1900
Daily Telegraph, printing room in Fleet Street, London. Date: 1900

A rare British broadsheet illustration with contemporary hand colouring, drawn and engraved by John Emslie and published by James Reynolds in 1849

To Him Pudel, Bite Him Peper, English Civil War propaganda (woodcut)
XJF153374 To Him Pudel, Bite Him Peper, English Civil War propaganda (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tall blind beggar with stick and cap, seller of penny religious tracts, in front of Mr
FLO5000814 Tall blind beggar with stick and cap, seller of penny religious tracts, in front of Mr. Whitbread's brewery, London

Still Life with a Copy of De Waere Mercurius, a Broadsheet with the News of Tromp's Victory over three English Ships on 28 June 1639, and a Poem telling the story of Apelles and the Cobbler, 1655

Broadsheet relating to the triumphs of the bullfighter Ponciano Diaz in Spain, a co... ca. 1900-10. Creator: Anon
Broadsheet relating to the triumphs of the bullfighter Ponciano Diaz in Spain, a corrida (ballad) in the bottom section, ca. 1900-10

Broadsheet relating to the calavera (skeleton) Jiricuana, a corrida (ballad) in t... ca. 1895-1910. Creator: Anon
Broadsheet relating to the calavera (skeleton) Jiricuana, a corrida (ballad) in the bottom section, ca. 1895-1910

Broadsheet depicting Saint Judas Thaddeus, 1905. Creator: Anon
Broadsheet depicting Saint Judas Thaddeus, 1905

Broadsheet with Saint Camilo de Lelis in bed surrounded by demons, priests and the... ca. 1900-10. Creator: Anon
Broadsheet with Saint Camilo de Lelis in bed surrounded by demons, priests and the Holy Trinity above, ca. 1900-10

Broadsheet with portrait of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, ca. 1900-10. ca. 1900-10. Creator: Anon
Broadsheet with portrait of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, ca. 1900-10

Broadsheet relating to Our Lord of the Hospital (Salamanca, Guanajuato) on a crucifix on a... 1903. Creator: Anon
Broadsheet relating to Our Lord of the Hospital (Salamanca, Guanajuato) on a crucifix on an altar, 1903

Broadsheet relating to Our Lady of Refuge with prayer, 1905. Creator: Anon
Broadsheet relating to Our Lady of Refuge with prayer, 1905

America Forever or a Defiance to the Bulwark of Religion
AQS254861 America Forever or a Defiance to the Bulwark of Religion, together with the Yankee Sailor (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Front page of The Irish-American, published in New York, 4th November
AQS254860 Front page of The Irish-American, published in New York, 4th November, 1876 (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Celebration of the Repeal of the Stamp Act, from the Boston Gazette, 19th May
AQS254849 Celebration of the Repeal of the Stamp Act, from the Boston Gazette, 19th May, 1766 (newsprint) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Advertisement for the New Line Dispatch, from
AQS257125 Advertisement for the New Line Dispatch, from The New York Journal & Patriotic Register, 6th April, 1793 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

The journal (New York [N. Y. ]), February 17, 1896 (print)
5890507 The journal (New York [N.Y.]), February 17, 1896 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The journal (New York [N. Y. ]), April 5, 1896 (print)
5890505 The journal (New York [N.Y.]), April 5, 1896 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Broadsheet featuring The Awful Destruction of the New Brunswick Theatre, Wellclose Square, London (engraving)
584759 Broadsheet featuring The Awful Destruction of the New Brunswick Theatre, Wellclose Square, London (engraving) by English School

An Editor, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465420 An Editor, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Twelve exhibition stands from various nations at the Great Exhibition in London
DHC379932 Twelve exhibition stands from various nations at the Great Exhibition in London, published by Dambour & Gangel, Metz, 1851 (wood engraving) by German School

Title page for A Purge for Pluralities printed for F. Cowles, T. Bates and T
XJF437921 Title page for A Purge for Pluralities printed for F. Cowles, T. Bates and T. Banks, 1642 (woodcut) by English School

"Go to the Wars", illustration from a pamphlet showing the resolution of London
STC87596 " Go to the Wars", illustration from a pamphlet showing the resolution of London women sending their husbands to fight in the Thirty Years War, c.1619 (woodcut) by English School

Advertisement for the Henley Stage Coach, 1717 (woodcut)
CWA124885 Advertisement for the Henley Stage Coach, 1717 (woodcut) by English School, (18th century); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

Brilliant Naval Victory, broadside illustration (engraving)
AQS251287 Brilliant Naval Victory, broadside illustration (engraving) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

The journal (New York [N. Y. ]), April 16, 1896 (print)
5890508 The journal (New York [N.Y.]), April 16, 1896 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The journal (New York [N. Y. ]), February 23, 1896 (print)
5890506 The journal (New York [N.Y.]), February 23, 1896 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

An American reply to the British imposed Stamp Act, pub
PNP328646 An American reply to the British imposed Stamp Act, pub. in The Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser on 31st October 1765 (newsprint) by American School

New York Evening Post Type-Setting Room (gelatin silver photo)
NYH249108 New York Evening Post Type-Setting Room (gelatin silver photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; George P

The Ring, Rules (coloured engraving)
BSA273432 The Ring, Rules (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); 62x51 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Front page of The Colored American, 4th March, 1867 (newsprint)
AQS254847 Front page of The Colored American, 4th March, 1867 (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Second page of the Boston Evening Post announcing the death of King George II
AQS257124 Second page of the Boston Evening Post announcing the death of King George II (1683-1760), 5th January, 1761 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society

Front page of the Boston Evening Post announcing the death of King George II
AQS257123 Front page of the Boston Evening Post announcing the death of King George II (1683-1760), 5th January, 1761 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society

Boers seize an armoured English train during the Second Boer War, near Maseking
DHC379914 Boers seize an armoured English train during the Second Boer War, near Maseking, 14 October 1899, published by C

An elephant and panther with targets, from Neuruppiner Bilderbogen, 1850 (colour litho)
DHC379901 An elephant and panther with targets, from Neuruppiner Bilderbogen, 1850 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht; German, out of copyright

Duala uprising in German Cameroon, with the SMS Olga in the background, 20 December 1884
DHC379900 Duala uprising in German Cameroon, with the SMS Olga in the background, 20 December 1884, 1884 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht; German

Flyer advertising "Yale Naught-ical Almanac for 1873 Out at Half-past One", pub
3737179 Flyer advertising " Yale Naught-ical Almanac for 1873 Out at Half-past One", pub.1873 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); The Stapleton Collection; American

Last Dying Speech Man from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub
2492172 Last Dying Speech Man from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Young Spanish socialist with gun and flag
Spanish Young Socialists Defence campaign broadsheet Smash Franco cover illustration - circa 1970. Date: circa 1970

The Finishing Stroke, a Republican broadside of 1807 (print)
PNP253841 The Finishing Stroke, a Republican broadside of 1807 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The report of the Address given by George Washington to Congress, 25 October, 1791
PNP257449 The report of the Address given by George Washington to Congress, 25 October, 1791, published in the National Gazette 31 October, 1791 (print) by American School

First page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston
AQS256885 First page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston, 1774 (newsprint) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Newspaper Boy, 1867 (colour litho)
451977 Newspaper Boy, 1867 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration of a Newsboy selling newspapers to passengers in an omnibus)

A Looking-Glass for a Christian Family, c. 1665 (woodcut)
XJF347909 A Looking-Glass for a Christian Family, c.1665 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Or)

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"Unveiling the Historical Tapestry: Broadsheets as Chronicles of Time" Step into the world of broadsheets, where history comes alive through vibrant illustrations and captivating narratives. Dating back to the 17th century, these large-format printed sheets were a popular medium for disseminating news, propaganda, and entertainment. In 1887, Kalamazoo, Michigan witnessed the rise of a powerful social movement with the publication of a temperance broadsheet. Advocating for sobriety and abstinence from alcohol, this publication aimed to sway public opinion towards a healthier lifestyle. But not all broadsheets were serious in nature. Enter the whimsical realm of flea circuses. These miniature spectacles delighted audiences with their tiny performers jumping through hoops and riding devilish toboggan slides – an enchanting escape from reality. During turbulent times like the English Civil War in 1646, woodcut engravings served as potent tools for propaganda. "To Him Pudel, Bite Him Peper" depicted England's Wolfe with Eagles Clawes tearing apart rebellion while warning against treacherous practices encouraged by Don John of Austria and supported by Pope and King alike. Moving forward to 1900s Daily Telegraph printing room reveals bustling activity as workers meticulously set typefaces on massive presses. The birthplace of countless news stories that shaped public discourse during that era. Amongst rare British broadsheet illustrations lies one adorned with contemporary hand coloring - an exquisite example showcasing artistic craftsmanship alongside informative content. Ecclesall Industrial and Provident Society Ltd's rules from c. 1870s highlight how brochures even regulated employee conduct within certain organizations; reflecting broader societal norms prevalent at that time. Traveling across continents brings us to Mexico in 1851 when Mexican News engraving captured significant events unfolding southward - providing glimpses into cultural shifts shaping society during those years.