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Background imageBroadsheet Collection: The Ring, Rules (coloured engraving)

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Front page of The Colored American, 4th March, 1867 (newsprint)

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Second page of the Boston Evening Post announcing the death of King George II

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Front page of the Boston Evening Post announcing the death of King George II

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Boers seize an armoured English train during the Second Boer War, near Maseking

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: An elephant and panther with targets, from Neuruppiner Bilderbogen, 1850 (colour litho)

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Duala uprising in German Cameroon, with the SMS Olga in the background, 20 December 1884

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Flyer advertising 'Yale Naught-ical Almanac for 1873 Out at Half-past One', pub

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Last Dying Speech Man from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Young Spanish socialist with gun and flag

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: The Finishing Stroke, a Republican broadside of 1807 (print)

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)

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: The report of the Address given by George Washington to Congress, 25 October, 1791

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: First page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston

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

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Newspaper Boy, 1867 (colour litho)

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)

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: A Looking-Glass for a Christian Family, c. 1665 (woodcut)

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)

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: The Battle of Dybboel in the Second Schleswig War, on 18 April 1864

The Battle of Dybboel in the Second Schleswig War, on 18 April 1864
DHC379902 The Battle of Dybboel in the Second Schleswig War, on 18 April 1864, published by Verlag A. Felgner, Berlin, 1864 (colour litho) by German School

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Now in Camp at Readville! 54th Regiment!, c. 1863 (litho)

Now in Camp at Readville! 54th Regiment!, c. 1863 (litho)
MHS412374 Now in Camp at Readville! 54th Regiment!, c.1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 75x55 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA, USA; (add.info.: The American Civil War)

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Letter of the Twelve United Colonies to the Inhabitants of Great Britain, 1775 (print)

Letter of the Twelve United Colonies to the Inhabitants of Great Britain, 1775 (print)
2819292 Letter of the Twelve United Colonies to the Inhabitants of Great Britain, 1775 (print) by American School, (18th century); 40.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Waiting for the Times, 1831 (oil on canvas)

Waiting for the Times, 1831 (oil on canvas)
NUL116557 Waiting for the Times, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Haydon, Benjamin Robert (1786-1846); 30.4x33 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: A Display of the United States of America printed by Amos Doolittle

A Display of the United States of America printed by Amos Doolittle
AQS257135 A Display of the United States of America printed by Amos Doolittle, 1794 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Second page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston

Second page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston
AQS256886 Second page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston, 1774 (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: President Jeffersons inaugural speech, Supplement to the Carlisle Gazette

President Jeffersons inaugural speech, Supplement to the Carlisle Gazette
AQS251293 President Jeffersons inaugural speech, Supplement to the Carlisle Gazette, 11th March 1801 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: The Laws of the Noble Game of Cricket (litho)

The Laws of the Noble Game of Cricket (litho)
5197989 The Laws of the Noble Game of Cricket (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laws of the Noble Game of Cricket)

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: The journal (New York [N. Y. ]), May 31, 1896 (print)

The journal (New York [N. Y. ]), May 31, 1896 (print)
5890509 The journal (New York [N.Y.]), May 31, 1896 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: To Coloured Men. 54th Regiment! Massachusetts Volunteers, Of African Descent

To Coloured Men. 54th Regiment! Massachusetts Volunteers, Of African Descent
2905951 To Coloured Men. 54th Regiment! Massachusetts Volunteers, Of African Descent, 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 109.9x75.2 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: A round dance, an illustration from A Book of Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut)

A round dance, an illustration from A Book of Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut)
618924 A round dance, an illustration from A Book of Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: News of Sir Walter Raleigh, 1618 (woodcut & print)

News of Sir Walter Raleigh, 1618 (woodcut & print)
2597363 News of Sir Walter Raleigh, 1618 (woodcut & print) by English School, (17th century); 17.6x12.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Newes of Sr)

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: A Great and Bloudy Fight at Colchester, printed in 1648 (woodcut)

A Great and Bloudy Fight at Colchester, printed in 1648 (woodcut)
XJF347921 A Great and Bloudy Fight at Colchester, printed in 1648 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Colchester, part of the English Civil War)

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Front cover of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 23rd october 1886 (print)

Front cover of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 23rd october 1886 (print)
5890504 Front cover of Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 23rd october 1886 (print) by American School, (19th century); New York Public Library

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Piracy destroyed, 1701

Piracy destroyed, 1701
3867946 Piracy destroyed, 1701 by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: Text reads: piracy destroy d: or a short discourse shewing the rise)

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: The Pump Room restaurant in Bath, Somerset. 29th November 1964

The Pump Room restaurant in Bath, Somerset. 29th November 1964

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20117872

EyeUbiquitous_20117872
England, Merseyside, Bootle, Elderly man with flat cap and glasses reading the Daily Mail newspaper 1st May 1971

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Loyal London Volunteers, 1804

Loyal London Volunteers, 1804. A handwriting broadsheet showing the Loyal London Volunteers embarking from Blackfriars Bridge for a grand field day

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Last Dying Speech Man, 1827

Last Dying Speech Man, 1827
Last Dying Speech Man from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving)

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Broadsheet showing Exploits of French air ace Adolphe Pegoud

Broadsheet showing Exploits of French air ace Adolphe Pegoud
Exploits of French air ace Adolphe Pegoud, killed in action 1915. Looping-the-loop, dropping bombs, shooting- up observation balloon. From a contemporary broadsheet

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Broadsheet showing Georges-Marie Guynemer, French air fighter ace

Broadsheet showing Georges-Marie Guynemer, French air fighter ace
Georges-Marie Guynemer (1895-1917) French air fighter ace shot down 8 times. Died in combat 1917. Credited with 53 air victories. Broadsheet showing dog fights with German biplane and Fokkers

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: CONGRESS OF VIENNA, 1815. Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that

CONGRESS OF VIENNA, 1815. Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich, Czar Alexander I, a Prussian delegate

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte

Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich
CONGRESS OF VIENNA, 1815. Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich, Czar Alexander I, a Prussian delegate

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Seated Girl Peasant Costume Seated Girl Peasant Costume

Seated Girl Peasant Costume Seated Girl Peasant Costume
Seated Girl in Peasant Costume Seated Girl in Peasant Costume. Probably Gesina (1631-1690), the Painters Half-Sister, Seated young woman in a peasant girls costume

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Ecclesall Industrial and Provident Society Ltd, Rules and Regulations for employees, c. 1870s

Ecclesall Industrial and Provident Society Ltd, Rules and Regulations for employees, c. 1870s
Printed by John Fillingham. From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y12894

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: TRAVEL POSTER, 1926. British poster advertising boating holidays along the Norfolk

TRAVEL POSTER, 1926. British poster advertising boating holidays along the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads. Lithograph by Freda Lingstrom, 1926

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: The Freedom of the Press, 1797 (coloured engraving)

The Freedom of the Press, 1797 (coloured engraving)
XIR162978 The Freedom of the Press, 1797 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Liberte de la Presse; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Woman reading newspaper

Woman reading newspaper

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Observator Broadsheet

Observator Broadsheet
Front cover of The Observator, a political broadsheet newspaper. Date: 1682

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Ballad seller, c. 1800

Ballad seller, c. 1800
A man selling ballads or broadsheets, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Broadsheet, ballad about a man, stands outside, lovers window, sings, Jose Guadalupe Posada

Broadsheet, ballad about a man, stands outside, lovers window, sings, Jose Guadalupe Posada
Broadsheet with a ballad about a man who stands outside his lovers window and sings to her, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), ca.1905

Background imageBroadsheet Collection: Broadsheet, relating, great calavera, Chin-Chun-Chan, zarzuela, traditional form

Broadsheet, relating, great calavera, Chin-Chun-Chan, zarzuela, traditional form
Broadsheet relating to the great calavera of the Chin-Chun-Chan, a zarzuela (traditional form of musical comedy), Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), Manuel Manilla (Mexican, Mexico City ca)



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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.