Virginia Colony Collection

Thomas West, 12th Baron De La Warr (Lord Delaware), with autograph
NWI4951637 Thomas West, 12th Baron De La Warr (Lord Delaware), with autograph.; (add.info.: Thomas West, 12th Baron De La Warr (Lord Delaware), with autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Jamestown, Virginia, 1607 (engraving)
PNP340142 Jamestown, Virginia, 1607 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; English, out of copyright

Jamestown, Virginia, 1622 (engraving)
PNP340141 Jamestown, Virginia, 1622 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; English, out of copyright

La Princesse Indienne (engraving)
2789215 La Princesse Indienne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Princesse Indienne. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 21 August 1887)

Colonial Virginians at a plantation ball
Guests dancing the Virginia reel at a Westover Plantation ball, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native Americans around a fire on the Virginia/North Carolina coast, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an illustration from Hariot

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Pomelock, a Native American village enclosed with palisades, Virginia /Carolina Colony, 1585. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a John White illustration

Shaman of Native Americans of colonial Virginia
Medicine-man on the coast of Virginia/North Carolina, observed by Raleighs Colony, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of 16th-century John White drawing

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Aged Native American man in his winter garment, Raleighs Colony, 1585. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a John White illustration

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Ceremonial dance of the Carolina Indians, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a John White illustration

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Native American man and woman eating from a basket, Raleighs Colony, 1585. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a John White illustration

Cookpot of Virginia natives, 1500s
Native American cookpot, Virginia Colony, 1585. Hand-colored woodcut of a 16th-century John White drawing

Robert Dinwiddie, British lieutenant-governor of Virginia 1751-1758. Hand-colored engraving of an 18th-century portrait

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John Smith a captive among Native Americans of Virginia Colony, 1600s Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Captain Smith rescued by Pocahontas, 1607, engraved by D. G. Thompson, 19th century
BAL111622 Captain Smith rescued by Pocahontas, 1607, engraved by D.G.Thompson, 19th century (engraving) (b&w photo) by Warren

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Tomb of embalmed Cherokee chiefs, their flesh and bones dried and preserved, North Carolina, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a John White illustration

Native American woman of the Virginia coast
One of the wives of Wyngyno, a Native American chief, Raleighs Colony, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 16th-century John White drawing

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" The flyer" - a Native American shaman in Raleighs Colony, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a John White illustration

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The way the Indians fished, using spears and dugout canoes, Virginia Colony, 1500s Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a John White illustration

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Native American village and gardens of Secotan, North Carolina, then in Virginia Colony, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a John White illustration

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Native American way of cooking fish, Virginia Colony, 1585. Hand-colored woodcut reproducgtion of a John White illustration

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Alexander Spotswood, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Colony. Hand-colored woodcut of a portrait

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The Virginia Colony, established in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607 (engraving), holds a significant place in American history. This colony faced numerous challenges and triumphs throughout its existence. Jamestown, Virginia, 1622 (engraving) depicts the aftermath of the Powhatan Indian attack on the English settlers. Despite this setback, the colonists persevered and continued to build their community. La Princesse Indienne (engraving) showcases the interactions between Native Americans and colonial Virginians. These encounters were often complex and influenced both cultures. Colonial Virginians at a plantation ball (NATI2A-00151) highlights the social life of wealthy landowners during this time period. These gatherings provided an opportunity for networking and establishing social hierarchies within society. Shaman of Native Americans of colonial Virginia (NATI2A-00086) sheds light on the spiritual practices of indigenous tribes living in proximity to European settlements. The clash between traditional beliefs and Christianity was a recurring theme during this era. Cookpot of Virginia natives, 1500s (EXPL2A-00161) offers insight into the daily lives of Native Americans before European arrival. It reminds us that these lands were inhabited long before colonization began. Despite conflicts with native populations, there were instances where cooperation occurred as well. NATI2A-00116 captures moments when mutual understanding was achieved through trade or diplomacy. NATI2A-00062 portrays Colonial Virginians engaging in agricultural activities such as farming or livestock rearing. Agriculture played a crucial role in sustaining early settlements like Jamestown. NATI2A-00112 represents women's contributions to colonial society by showcasing their involvement in domestic tasks such as cooking or textile production. Women played vital roles within households and communities alike. The images collectively paint a picture of life within the Virginia Colony - from its founding struggles to the complex relationships between settlers and Native Americans.