Runaways Collection

Capture of the Fugitives, from Prison Life in the South, written by Allen O
AQS256882 Capture of the Fugitives, from Prison Life in the South, written by Allen O. Abbott and published in 1865 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society

Aunt Keziahs Elopement (chromolitho)
1064178 Aunt Keziahs Elopement (chromolitho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aunt Keziahs Elopement)

Among the tasks of the new New York mounted police is also that of rescuing the knights... (colour litho)
2783605 Among the tasks of the new New York mounted police is also that of rescuing the knights... (colour litho) by Beltrame

How we runned away (colour litho)
726972 How we runned away (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How we runned away, by Emily Lees)

Mr and Mrs Harry Walmers and Cobbs, illustration for
IL193488 Mr and Mrs Harry Walmers and Cobbs, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

The Runaways (engraving)
3655583 The Runaways (engraving) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Runaways. Illustration for Hans Andersens Fairy Tales)

Plague in London, 1625
Plague in London. Title artwork from a 17th century pamphlet on the effects of the plague on London. This pamphlet, A Rod for Run-awayes, by Thomas Dekker, was published in 1625

The runaways from New York Casino, 7 months run : original production, 50 people. Date c1908

The runaways the elaborate musical comedy from New York Casino. Date c1908

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Runaways: A Historical Journey of Courage and Freedom From the heavy weights arriving at League Island in July 1856, as depicted in this engraving, to the bold stroke for freedom taken by individuals as seen in the 1872 engraving, the story is one of resilience and determination. Allen O's "Prison Life in the South" chronicles the capture of fugitives, while "Aunt Keziahs Elopement" illustrates the excitement and joy of escaping bondage. The new York mounted police, as shown in this color litho, were tasked with more than just maintaining order – they also played a role in rescuing runaways. In "How we runned away," the thrill of freedom is captured in a color litho, while "Mr and Mrs Harry Walmers and Cobbs" offer a glimpse into the lives of those who dared to escape. The engraving "The Runaways" portrays the complexities of the runaway experience, while "The Plague in London, 1625" serves as a reminder that freedom was not just a concern for those in America. The runaways from New York Casino, as depicted in this original piece, and the elaborate musical comedy from the same name, show that the story is not just one of hardship, but also of hope and the human spirit. The journey of the a testament to the power of the human will to be free.