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1930-483, Print
The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves Independant of the King of England, throughout the Provinces, on July 4, 1776
1930-483, Print

The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves Independant of the King of England, throughout the Provinces, on July 4, 1776

Date1783
Artist William Hamilton
Engraver George Noble
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white line engraving and etching
DimensionsPLATE: H: 13 1/2" x W: 8 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1930-483
DescriptionUpper margin reads: "Engraved for BARNARD's New Complete & Authentic HISTORY of ENGLAND."
Lower margin: "Hamilton delin./ Noble sculp./ The Manner in which the American Colonies Declared themselves/ INDEPENDANT of the King of ENGLAND,/ throughout the different Provinces, on July 4 1776."
Label TextThis illustration was published in Edward Barnard's, "'New Complete & Authentic History of England' (1781-83). This scene depicts a generic scene of American colonists declaring their independance from England from England on July 4th, 1776.
ProvenanceNot known.