Revere, Paul (1735-1818) A view of part of the town of Boston in New-England and Brittish Ships of War klanding their troops 1768
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02873 Author/Creator: Revere, Paul (1735-1818) Place Written: [Boston] Type: Print Date: May 1770 Pagination: 1 print 33.8 x 48.6 cm
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02873 Author/Creator: Revere, Paul (1735-1818) Place Written: [Boston] Type: Print Date: May 1770 Pagination: 1 print 33.8 x 48.6 cm
Summary of Content: One of two copies known to be signed by colorist Christian Remick, and engraved by Paul Revere. Originally framed in worn edge scallop frame and old glass, with frame cut-down for the print. Propaganda print showing disembarkation of British troops. Reproduced in Brigham p. 79-85 (measurements are for frames)
Background Information:
People:
Revere, Paul, 1735-1818
Remick, Christian, b. 1726
Historical Era: American Revolution, 1763-1783
Subjects: ReligionPropagandaRevolutionary WarArt, Music, Theater, and FilmNavyMilitary HistoryGlobal History and US Foreign PolicyGlobal History and US Foreign Policy
Sub Era: Road to Revolution
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