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STAMP ACT: BONFIRE, 1765. Sons of Liberty make a bonfire out of fence rails and the coach of colonial governor Cadwallader Colden on the Bowling Green near Broadway, New York City, in protest of the Stamp Act, October 1765. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after Felix O. C. Darley
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STAMP ACT: BONFIRE, 1765. Sons of Liberty make a bonfire out of fence rails and the coach of colonial governor Cadwallader Colden on the Bowling Green near Broadway, New York City, in protest of the Stamp Act, October 1765. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after Felix O. C. Darley
STAMP ACT: BONFIRE, 1765. Sons of Liberty make a bonfire out of fence rails and the coach of colonial governor Cadwallader Colden on the Bowling Green near Broadway, New York City, in protest of the Stamp Act, October 1765. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after Felix O.C. Darley
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1765 Bonfire Bowling Green Carr Carriage Coach Colonial Colonist Darley Felix Fence Fire Wood Governor Octavius Protest Rail Riot Smoke Sons Of Liberty Stamp Act Vandalism Cadwallader Colden
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This print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Stamp Act protest of 1765. In this wood engraving, created by Felix O. C. Darley in the late 19th century, we witness the Sons of Liberty taking a bold stand against British taxation. The scene unfolds on the Bowling Green near Broadway, New York City. The Sons of Liberty are seen defiantly constructing a bonfire using fence rails and even Governor Cadwallader Colden's coach as fuel for their fiery display of resistance. This act of vandalism serves as a powerful symbol of colonial discontent with the oppressive Stamp Act. As smoke billows into the sky and flames lick at the night air, one cannot help but feel drawn to this chaotic yet determined mob. The image encapsulates both anger and unity among colonists who refuse to be silenced by unjust taxes imposed upon them from across the Atlantic. Darley's masterful engraving skillfully portrays not only the physical destruction caused by these protesters but also their unwavering spirit in fighting for their rights as Americans. It is through images like these that we can truly appreciate and understand our nation's history - moments when ordinary citizens became extraordinary revolutionaries. This remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand reminds us that throughout history, individuals have risen up against injustice, leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory as they fought for freedom and independence.
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