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EVRV2A-00214
Letter from Bostons Committee of Correspondence urging supplies be withheld from British troops, 1774.
Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash
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Media ID 5876861
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1700s 1770s 18th Century Artifact Boston Communication Document English Letter Lumber Massachusetts Military Militia Protest Revolt Uprising Weapon 1774 Boycott Committee Resistance Straw
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This photo print, titled "EVRV2A-00214" takes us back to a crucial moment in American history. The image showcases a woodcut reproduction of an iconic letter from Boston's Committee of Correspondence, written in 1774 during the tumultuous years leading up to the American Revolution. With its delicate watercolor wash, this vintage artifact transports us to the heart of the communication that would become a powerful weapon against British rule. The photograph captures not only the physicality of this historic document but also its symbolic significance. It serves as a reminder of how letters and words can shape destinies and ignite change. In this case, it was through these very letters that Bostonians urged their fellow colonists to withhold supplies from British troops stationed in Massachusetts. Every detail within this image tells a story: from the straw used for making paper to the English gun depicted alongside it, representing both resistance and potential violence. The presence of lumber alludes to economic boycotts employed by colonial Americans as they fought for their rights and freedom. As we gaze upon this snapshot from our past, we are transported into an uprising that laid down the foundations for what would become one of history's greatest nations – the United States of America. This photograph is not just a piece of art; it is an invitation to reflect on our shared heritage and appreciate those who fought tirelessly for liberty during those transformative times.
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