The Bloody Massacre Perpetrated in King-Street, Boston on March 5th, 1770
THF130817 / The Bloody Massacre Perpetrated in King-Street, Boston on March 5th, 1770
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Artifact Overview
American patriot Paul Revere engraved, printed, and sold this graphic depiction. British troops were sent to Boston to regain control over the rebels. But townspeople resented their presence. One day, mischief-makers hurled insults and snowballs at the soldiers, who panicked and fired into the crowd. Five innocent people were killed, several others wounded. This widely publicized incident made colonists furious.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1800
Subject Date
05 March 1770
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
57.118.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.25 in
Width: 8.125 in
Inscriptions
on front:
Engrav'd Printed & Sold by PAUL REVERE BOSTON
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