John Adams Collection

Signatures to the American Declaration of Independence
The signatures to the American Declaration of Independence

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Committee writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776: Franklin, Jefferson, Livingston, Adams, and Sherman (left - right). Hand-colored engraving

USA, Massachusetts, Quincy, Adams National Historical Park, The Old House at Peace Field, former home of President John Adams

John Adams, 1735 - 1826, the second President of the United States, historical engraving, 1880
UIG5414101 John Adams, 1735 - 1826, the second President of the United States, historical engraving, 1880; UIG.

Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826) American politician, considered one of the founding fathers of the United States
NWI4934513 Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826) American politician, considered one of the founding fathers of the United States

Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826), second president of the United States, with his signature
NWI4934613 Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826), second president of the United States, with his signature. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826)

Portraits of Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Adams, 1812
1576817 Portraits of Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Adams, 1812; (add.info.: American star' Medallion portraits of George Washington and (below, left to right) Thomas Jefferson

Portrait of American President John Adams at his office (1735 - 1826)
NWI4934543 Portrait of American President John Adams at his office (1735 - 1826); (add.info.: Portrait of American President John Adams at his office (1735 - 1826)); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826), American statesman. President of the United States from 1797 to 1801
NWI4933309 Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826), American statesman. President of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Young John Adams in powdered wig, with his autograph

John Adams 1735 - 1826. First vice president 1789 - 97 and second president 1797 -1801 of the United States
UIG5416589 John Adams 1735 - 1826. First vice president 1789 - 97 and second president 1797 -1801 of the United States. From the book Gallery of Historical Portraits published c.1880.; UIG.

Congress voting the Declaration of Independence, 1800
1576709 Congress voting the Declaration of Independence, 1800; (add.info.: Congress voting the Declaration of Independence' Print shows men gathered in the Assembly Room in the Pennsylvania State)

Satire on the reverse impact of Binns' anti-Jackson campaign, 1828
1576420 Satire on the reverse impact of Binns' anti-Jackson campaign, 1828; (add.info.: The pedlar and his pack or The desperate effort)

John Adams, US President, 1812
1576815 John Adams, US President, 1812; (add.info.: John Adams, US President from an illustration of 1812.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mrs John Adams, 1799
1576725 Mrs John Adams, 1799; (add.info.: Mrs John Adams (1744-1818), Abigail Adams was the wife of the second US President John Adams

Vice-President John Adams, 1790
1576327 Vice-President John Adams, 1790; (add.info.: Vice-President John Adams. Adams was the first vice president of the United States and later went on to become the second president)

Portrait of American President John Adams at his office (1735 - 1826)
NWI4904825 Portrait of American President John Adams at his office (1735 - 1826); (add.info.: Portrait of American President John Adams at his office (1735 - 1826)); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

John Adams (1735-1826), first Vice President of the U.S. Digitally colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
NWI4933244 John Adams (1735-1826), first Vice President of the U.S. Digitally colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info.: John Adams (1735-1826), first Vice President of the U.S

Portraits of Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Adams, 1812
1576814 Portraits of Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Adams, 1812; (add.info.: American star' Medallion portraits of George Washington and (below, left to right) Thomas Jefferson

President John Adams, 1800
1576802 President John Adams, 1800; (add.info.: John Adams (1735-1826) was the second president of the United States having earlier served as the first vice president of the United States

John Adams, hand writing sample
3083266 John Adams, hand writing sample; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Adams, 1735 - 1826. Second President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.).

Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826), American statesman. President of the United States from 1797 to 1801
NWI4933582 Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826), American statesman. President of the United States from 1797 to 1801.; (add.info.: Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826), American statesman

A sketch after Trumbull's painting, "The Declaration of Independence", 1908
1576160 A sketch after Trumbull's painting, "The Declaration of Independence", 1908; (add.info.: Don't sign that declaration, gentlemen! You'll hurt business)

John Adams, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
John Adams, 19th century. This miniature is a section of a steel engraving of John Adams, second president of The United States

Adams, John, Mr. portrait photographt, 1914 Aug. 31. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Adams, John, Mr. portrait photographt, 1914 Aug. 31

Clothing during The Republic Under Washington and Adams, 1790-1800, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Portraits of American Statesmen: John Adams (litho)
5990288 Portraits of American Statesmen: John Adams (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Adams)

Declaration of Independance handkerchief, United States, c. 1876. Declaration of Independance of the Untited States of America 4th July 1776, with list of attendees below

Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 1944 (oil on panel)
5455681 Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 1944 (oil on panel) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); 58.4 x 76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Committee of Five)

Drafting of the United States Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1776 (chromolitho)
5999039 Drafting of the United States Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1776 (chromolitho) by Ferris

John Adams (engraving)
6025750 John Adams (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Adams. Illustration for National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans by Evert A Duyckinck)

Hatters, John Adams, trade card (engraving)
984115 Hatters, John Adams, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hatters, John Adams, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

John Adams (engraving)
654621 John Adams (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Adams. Illustration from John Cassells Illustrated History of England (W Kent, 1857/1858)

Presidents of the United States of America (chromolitho)
2776797 Presidents of the United States of America (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presidents of the United States of America)

Leaders of the First Continental Congress, 1774, published c. 1894 (engraving)
1275161 Leaders of the First Continental Congress, 1774, published c.1894 (engraving) by Tholey, Augustus (d.1898); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving)
1603125 The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Naval Exhibitions)

John Adams, 1965 (screen print)
2622533 John Adams, 1965 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of President John Adams; screen print, 1965.); Photo eGraphicaArtis; American

Law and Justice in Pitcairn Island (litho)
1064083 Law and Justice in Pitcairn Island (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Law and Justice in Pitcairn Island)

John Adams (litho)
2775832 John Adams (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Adams.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Presidents of the United States (litho)
3646400 Presidents of the United States (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presidents of the United States)

The Grave of John Adams, Pitcairns Island (engraving)
1618543 The Grave of John Adams, Pitcairns Island (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grave of John Adams, Pitcairns Island)

A mahogany artists colour box, reputedly owned by John Adams of HMS Bounty
828321 A mahogany artists colour box, reputedly owned by John Adams of HMS Bounty, containing glass bottles of coloured pigment (mahogany) by English School

John Adams, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by Cassell
3787193 John Adams, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin, c.1900 (litho) by American / English school (19th century)

John Adams opposing the Stamp Act from the Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts, 1765 (engraving)
3626325 John Adams opposing the Stamp Act from the Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts, 1765 (engraving) by American School

John Adams (engraving)
654795 John Adams (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Adams. Illustration from Cassells History of the United States by Edward Ollier (c 1900)

John Adams, First American Ambassador to the English Court, presented to King George III (engraving)
654636 John Adams, First American Ambassador to the English Court, presented to King George III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Adams)

Portrait of John Adams, 1792-93 (oil on canvas)
2630242 Portrait of John Adams, 1792-93 (oil on canvas) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); White House, Washington D.C. USA; (add.info.: John Adams (October 30, 1735 - July 4, 1826), American lawyer

John Adams, c. 1815. Creator: Unknown
John Adams, c. 1815

John Adams, 1793. Creator: John Trumbull
John Adams, 1793

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John Adams, one of the key figures in American history, played a crucial role in shaping the nation we know today. As one of the signatories to the American Declaration of Independence, his legacy is etched into the very fabric of our country. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Adams' influence can still be felt at places like Quincy's Adams National Historical Park, where The Old House at Peace Field stands as a testament to his life. During his time as President from 1797 to 1801, clothing styles were evolving rapidly. A glimpse into this era can be seen through portraits such as "Clothing during The Republic Under Washington and Adams" which capture the fashion trends of that period. One such portrait depicts John Adams himself - a stoic statesman who dedicated his life to serving his country. The significance of independence was not lost on John Adams; it was something he fought for passionately. This sentiment is beautifully captured in an intricately designed handkerchief known as the "Declaration of Independence handkerchief. " Created around 1876, it serves as a reminder of America's journey towards freedom. Adams' pivotal role in drafting the Declaration cannot be overstated. In paintings like "Drafting the Declaration of Independence, " we see him alongside other esteemed patriots working tirelessly to create this historic document that would shape America's future forever. Another artwork titled "Drafting of United States Declaration" transports us back to Philadelphia in 1776 when these visionaries laid down their ideas on paper. Beyond politics and governance, it also had connections with various tradesmen like hatters - evident from trade cards bearing his name. These engravings provide insight into how people promoted their businesses during those times. Today, John Adams remains immortalized not only through historical records but also through engravings and lithographs that depict him with utmost respect and admiration.