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A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-Tree in Boston on the rejoicings for the repeal of the Stamp-Act 1766

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Open book A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-Tree in Boston on the rejoicings for the repeal of the Stamp-Act 1766

Title A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-Tree in Boston on the rejoicings for the repeal of the Stamp-Act 1766

Creator Revere, Paul, 1735-1818

Date 1881

Place Massachusetts--Boston, Massachusetts

Language English

Subjects Great Britain, Monuments

Summary Reproduction of the 1766 engraving by Paul Revere of the obelisk erected on Boston Common to celebrate the end of the Stamp Act. Each face of the obelisk has portraits and abbreviated names of English "patriots," including Marquis of Rockingham, Queen Charlotte, King George III, and William Pitt. Beneath the images of the obelisk is the dedication, "To every Lover of Liberty, this plate is humbly dedicated, by her true born sons, in Boston New England" and captions corresponding to the four sides of the obelisk, "1. America in distress apprehending the total loss of Liberty, 2. She implores the aid of her Patrons, 3. She endures the Conflict for a short Season 4. And has her liberty restor'd by the Royal hand of George the Third"

Extent 1 sheet : illustration, portraits ; image 30 x 40 cm on sheet 45 x 55 cm

Format Broadsides, Ephemera, Printed ephemera

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Call Number Case Wing broadside E215.2 .R48 1881

BibID 999586808805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Filename 958680_case_wing_broadside_e215_2_r48_1881_01.tif

Unique Identifier NL1VA8Q

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