Hudson Collection

View on the Hudson - West Point. Print showing steamboats and sailboats on the Hudson River, people along the shore in the foreground, and West Point in the background. Date ca. 1870

Sailing Ship / Nonsuch
The replica of the sailing ship the Nonsuch, built in 1970. The original ship sailed to Canada in 1668 and played a part in the establishment of the Hudson Bay Company

Schematic view of the Stourbridge Lion, the first commercial locomotive in North America
THE STOURBRIDGE LION, 1829. Schematic view of the Stourbridge Lion, the first commercial locomotive in North America, imported from England by the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company in 1829 for use in

Statue of Liberty and Lower Mannhattan
The Statue of Liberty, Hudson River and lower Mannhattan in 1995 Date: 1995

RAF Poster, Back Them Up! WW2
RAF Poster, Back Them Up!, showing a raid by Hudson planes of the Coastal Command on German shipping at Aalesund, Norway, during the Second World War, in which eleven ships were hit. 1941

GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE. Looking west toward New Jersey in 1964. Photograph

Railway Arch Newcastle
The railway arch over Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, connecting the York and Berwick railway. It was opened by George Hudson, M.P. on 29 August 1848

Poster, French Line CGT, Plymouth to New York
Travel poster, French Line CGT, designed by Rodmell, Harry Hudson (1896?1984), Plymouth direct to New York, lithograph in colours backed onto linen. Printed by EDIA, Paris. 40ins. 25ins

Max Factor make up booklet with Hollywood stars
Rochelle Hudson and Bette Davis demonstrate how to apply powder and rouge respectively in a Max Factor promotional booklet. Date: 1937

Music cover, Animal Crackers in My Soup, Shirley Temple
Music cover, Animal Crackers in My Soup, music by Ray Henderson, words by Ted Koehler, Edward Heyman and Irving Caesar, sung by Shirley Temple in the film Curly Top. 1935

Periscope and All by Gerald C. Hudson, WW1
Humorous cartoon depicting the grimness of life in the trenches. THOMAS (encountering a pal on the surface of a flooded crater): Lor! Enry, ow you did make me jump. I thought you was a submarine

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Early map of Hudsons Strait and Hudsons Bay, 1662, in Arctic Canada. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

The Hudson Motor Company - Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: 1910s

Maxwell-Briscoe car
Maxwell & Briscoe. From above of a 1905 Maxwell-Briscoe automobile with spare engine at the factory at Phillips Point (near Tarrytown, NY), Hudson River

Henry Hudson Hotel, New York
Henry Hudson Hotel on 57th Street, New York City, America

View of the Rockefeller Center and Downtown New York City
View of the Rockefeller Center looking Downtown, Manhattan Island, New York City, New York State, USA. Aerial photograph. Date: circa 1940

Plan of the chain across the Hudson River at Fort Montgomery
REVOLUTIONAY WAR PLAN. Plan of the chain across the Hudson River at Fort Montgomery

Map of Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the US Civil War when Ulyssess Grant and his army of the Tennessee drove the Confederate army of John C Pemberton back to Vicksburg and besieged the city

Talking on St Helena
Governor Hudson Lowe allows the exiled Napoleon to talk with a British admiral - but insist on being present

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Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) near Tundra Buggy, Churchill, MB Date: 25/06/2010

Cladostephus spongiosus, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Cladostephus spongiosus, ca. 1853

Advert for Hudsons Soap 1890
Advertisement for Hudsons Soap, showing a laundry woman holding her basket. Date: 1890

Carmarthen Quay, c1896. Artist: Hudson
Carmarthen Quay, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Hudson, Massachusetts, USA - Woods Square Date: circa 1907

STEVE BRODIE (c1863-c1901). Daredevil Steve Brodie successfully leaping into the Hudson River from the Poughkeepsie Bridge on 9 November 1888. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette

Four men in a car
Autos, Maxwell. Briscoe Auto factory. Philips Point Hudson River. - Four men seated in an automobile outside of the Maxwell

A 1934 Trans-World Airlines poster introducing the new Douglas DC-2 on transcontinental routes
TRANS-WORLD AIRLINES 1934. A 1934 Trans-World Airlines poster introducing the new Douglas DC-2 on transcontinental routes

CHURCH, Frederic Edwin (1826-1900). South American Landscape. Romanticism. Hudson River School. Oil on canvas

DANIEL HUDSON BURNHAM (1846-1912). American architect. Line engraving, American, 19th century

Police launch, Hudson River, New York City, United States of America, North America

HENDRICK HUDSON
American steamboat of the Hudson River Day Line

Hudson Ships Sail 1845
Ships of the Hudsons Bay Company sail from Gravesend, England

Fall / Japanese Chin / 1933
A pair of Japanese chins owned by Hudson, one sitting and one lying down

Mania / Hudson Blamed
Railway financier George Hudson, formerly known as the Railway King, is depicted as The Railway Clown and blamed by those who invested in his stocks

Mania / Hudson Off Rails
OFF THE RAIL The speculations of railway financier George King Hudson (1800-1871), start to collapse

A passenger train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad
5308302 A passenger train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a passenger train on the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad. Dated 19th century)

Henry Hudson (c1550-1611) English navigator, being set adrift with his son and seven others by mutinous crew
530283 Henry Hudson (c1550-1611) English navigator, being set adrift with his son and seven others by mutinous crew. Never seen again. Wood engraving c1880; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Paddle steamers at Albany, 1850
3478556 Paddle steamers at Albany, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting paddle steamers at Albany on the Hudson. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An excursion steamer, 1850
3478550 An excursion steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an excursion steamer on the Hudson River. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

View from West Point, Hudson River, USA. From a 19th century print engraved by R Wallis after W H Bartlett
3052922 View from West Point, Hudson River, USA. From a 19th century print engraved by R Wallis after W H Bartlett; Private Collection.

Cape hyrax, Procavia capensis 1, coney, Procavia capensis syriacus 2, and groundhog, Marmota monax 3
FLO4574050 Cape hyrax, Procavia capensis 1, coney, Procavia capensis syriacus 2, and groundhog, Marmota monax 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur

An early American railway car
5308320 An early American railway car.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an early American railway car, showing the type of carriage adapted from road transport that was used on the Baltimore, Ohio)

Canada - New France, 1685
2902809 Canada - New France, 1685; (add.info.: Canada - New France, 1685.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

An excursion steamer, 1850
3478553 An excursion steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an excursion steamer on the Hudson River. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The discovery of the Hudson River in 1609 by Henry Hudson during his voyage in the ship Half Moon to find a prospective
2603485 The discovery of the Hudson River in 1609 by Henry Hudson during his voyage in the ship Half Moon to find a prospective Northwest Passage to Cathay

The paddle steamer 'Bay State', 1850
3478554 The paddle steamer 'Bay State', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the paddle steamer 'Bay State' working the Hudson and Fall Rivers)

Skeleton of Giant Mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson, 1801 (engraving)
536600 Skeleton of Giant Mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson, 1801 (engraving); (add.info.: From Cuvier The Animal Kingdom, London 1830)

American Civil War 1861-1865: Bombardment of Port Hudson 14 March 1863. Fleet of seven Union vessels attempted to run
528575 American Civil War 1861-1865: Bombardment of Port Hudson 14 March 1863. Fleet of seven Union vessels attempted to run past Port Hudson to blockade Red River

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"Hudson: A Tapestry of History and Inspiration" Step into the world of Hudson, where history and inspiration intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From wartime bravery to iconic landmarks, this enchanting caption will take you on a journey through time. During World War II, an RAF poster boldly proclaimed "Back Them Up. " as it rallied support for our brave soldiers. The spirit of unity and resilience echoed across the Hudson River, where West Point stood proudly, offering a breathtaking view that stirred patriotism in every heart. As the Statue of Liberty watched over Lower Manhattan with unwavering grace, another symbol emerged - the George Washington Bridge. In 1964, its majestic presence connected New York City to New Jersey, bridging communities and fostering growth. Travel back further in time to witness the birth of innovation as we unveil the Stourbridge Lion locomotive imported from England by the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company in 1829. This remarkable piece marked North America's first commercial locomotive and paved the way for progress in northeastern Pennsylvania. In times of war and peace alike, artists like Gerald C. Hudson captured humanity's essence through their creations. His poignant work "Periscope and All" depicted life during WWI with raw emotion that transcended borders. The railway arches in Newcastle served as gateways to new adventures while Shirley Temple's infectious charm graced music covers like "Animal Crackers in My Soup, " bringing joy into countless lives. Let us not forget those who shaped our daily routines - advertisements for Hudsons Soap from 1890 remind us how even small luxuries can bring comfort amidst chaos. From RAF posters urging support to stunning vistas along the riverbanks; from pioneering locomotives revolutionizing transportation to artistic expressions capturing human experiences – each thread weaves together a vibrant tapestry called Hudson, and is a testament to resilience, creativity, and progress that continues inspiring generations today.