"Common Sense; Addressed to the Inhabitants of America," February 1776
THF7998 / "Common Sense; Addressed to the Inhabitants of America," February 1776 / cover
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Artifact Overview
Thomas Paine had tried many different jobs in England, but jumped at the chance to work in the printing business over in the American colonies. And there he found his voice. Not being a politician, he had nothing to lose with his little pamphlet. Although he made them sound like just "common sense," his arguments for independence were extremely radical at the time.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pamphlet
Date Made
1776
Subject Date
14 February 1776
Creator Notes
Written by Thomas Paine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; published by Judah P. Spooner, Norwich, Connecticut.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2005.0.42.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Handwriting
Printing (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 7.625 in
Width: 4.75 in
Depth: 0.25 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten on front cover in ink: Common Sense / 1776
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