A Thanksgiving art print depicting Uncle Sam seated across from a woman wearing an American flag dress as they're seated at a table with an American flag tablecloth. Uncle Sam is carving a turkey. Above their heads is the word "Thanksgiving", and on the side of the tablecloth is "For Peace and Plenty of Prosperity".
Photographs of William Ludwell Sheppard prints that depict preparations and practices surrounding Christmas and Thanksgiving. Some of these eight photographs are pieces of the same print that did not fit in the photo frame. The visible dates vary between 1858-1866.
"Thanksgiving Harvest, 1943/Americans are thankful for the industrial and scientific achievements of this country, which, great as they are, hold even greater promise for the future. Unfettered and properly encouraged to develop the Native American genius of invention can achieve wonders in the creation of production and transportation facilities. And with the realization of the hope of a post
"Mrs. Sarah Josepha Buell Hale has her place in history as the "Mother of Thanksgiving Day." Novelist and editor of several women's magazines she campaigned for more than 30 years urging the adoption of her native New England festival as a national public holiday. President Lincoln agreed, proclaimed the first official Thanksgiving Day in 1864. Mrs. Hale died in Philadelphia in 1879."
Print of the Native American Squanto teaching the Pilgrims how to fertilize corn mounds with fish. Squanto is squatting among the settlers as they watch him, holding shovels.
"Departure from Delftshaven, England, July, 1620. The Pilgrims were mostly separatists from the Mother Church of England and they embarked for the new world primarily to escape religious persecution. They had established independent churches that have since banded into the Congregational Christian Church. Abused in England, some fled to Holland; finally they succeeded in raising enough funds from
Photograph of a William Ludwell Sheppard print titled "Preparing for Thanksgiving - Flanking the Victim" that was published in Harper's Weekly. The title, artist, and date of publication are above and below the print. The image shows two children on either side of a goose, while a woman and young girl look on from the side of a water pump.
Larger print photograph of a William Ludwell Sheppard print titled "Preparing for Thanksgiving - Flanking the Victim". The image shows two children on either side of a goose, while a woman and young girl look on from the side of a water pump.
Photograph of a William Ludwell Sheppard print titled "Preparing for Thanksgiving - Flanking the Victim". The image shows two children on either side of a goose, while a woman and young girl look on from the side of a water pump.
This 19th century illustrated scene shows the people of the colonies and Indigenous tribe members gathered around a table as someone speaks at the head of the table in a room with wooden beams on the ceiling. There are hats and rifles leaning against a dresser on the floor at the right side of the scene.
Photographs of William Ludwell Sheppard prints depicting Christmas and Thanksgiving events. They are primarily showing preparation and celebration. The dates of these prints span between 1862-1873.
Photograph of a painting depicting pilgrims outside of the Bear and Fox Inn with bare trees next tot he building. There's a small dog barking at a man who's standing in front of the inn, with people looking at him and likewise walking by. At the bottom righthand corner is "Thanksgiving Day" in script.
"Three centuries after the fact, J.L.G. Ferris drew this version of the First Thanksgiving, which shows Pilgrims sharing feast with friendly Indians. Without Squanto's help, it isn't likely there would have been much to be helpful for."
