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- Paul Revere's Ride, 1907 -
- 1907
- Collections - Artifact
Paul Revere's Ride, 1907
- Cup Plate, 1843 - Americans in the early 19th century poured hot tea into their saucers to cool -- leaving the staining liquid around the teacup's base. Hostesses would provide guests with cup plates to prevent damage to tablecloths and wood. Pressed glass cup plates were popular from the 1820s to the 1860s. Pressed designs varied from purely decorative to images of famous men, places and events.
- 1843
- Collections - Artifact
Cup Plate, 1843
Americans in the early 19th century poured hot tea into their saucers to cool -- leaving the staining liquid around the teacup's base. Hostesses would provide guests with cup plates to prevent damage to tablecloths and wood. Pressed glass cup plates were popular from the 1820s to the 1860s. Pressed designs varied from purely decorative to images of famous men, places and events.
- Photolithograph, "The Voice of the Liberty Bell," 1926 -
- 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Photolithograph, "The Voice of the Liberty Bell," 1926
- United States Bicentennial Flag, circa 1976 - The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission evaluated graphic design proposals for an official logo for America's two-hundredth anniversary of independence. Bruce Blackburn submitted the winning design -- a traditional five-pointed star wrapped in modern red, white, and blue "bunting." The symbol appeared on souvenirs, postage stamps, and flags flown at government buildings around the country.
- circa 1976
- Collections - Artifact
United States Bicentennial Flag, circa 1976
The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission evaluated graphic design proposals for an official logo for America's two-hundredth anniversary of independence. Bruce Blackburn submitted the winning design -- a traditional five-pointed star wrapped in modern red, white, and blue "bunting." The symbol appeared on souvenirs, postage stamps, and flags flown at government buildings around the country.
- Poster, "Declaration of Independence," 1976 - The 1976 Bicentennial of American Independence was a major cultural phenomenon. To celebrate, people across the nation purchased commemorative souvenirs, like this poster, and organized innumerable events -- from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
Poster, "Declaration of Independence," 1976
The 1976 Bicentennial of American Independence was a major cultural phenomenon. To celebrate, people across the nation purchased commemorative souvenirs, like this poster, and organized innumerable events -- from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events.
- Engraving, "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776," circa 1850 -
- July 04, 1776
- Collections - Artifact
Engraving, "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776," circa 1850
- "View Master Bicentennial Gift Pak," 1976 -
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
"View Master Bicentennial Gift Pak," 1976
- "Common Sense; Addressed to the Inhabitants of America," February 1776 - 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.
- February 14, 1776
- Collections - Artifact
"Common Sense; Addressed to the Inhabitants of America," February 1776
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.
- Let Freedom Ring Event in Greenfield Village, 1968 -
- June 01, 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Let Freedom Ring Event in Greenfield Village, 1968
- American Revolution Bicentennial Stein, 1976 - Across the nation in 1976, innumerable events - from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events - marked the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Many Americans celebrated enthusiastically, donning red, white, and blue and purchasing commemorative souvenirs like this stein with hand-painted patriotic imagery.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
American Revolution Bicentennial Stein, 1976
Across the nation in 1976, innumerable events - from parades and fireworks displays to television programs and sporting events - marked the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Many Americans celebrated enthusiastically, donning red, white, and blue and purchasing commemorative souvenirs like this stein with hand-painted patriotic imagery.