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Loyalist Ephemera, NYPL

In North America, the term loyalist characterised colonists who rejected the American Revolution in favour of remaining within the British Empire.Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 1790
A View of Westminster Bridge. - Public domain dedication image
In North America, the term loyalist characterised colonists who rejected the American Revolution in favour of remaining within the British Empire. American loyalists included royal officials, Anglican clergymen, wealthy merchants with ties to London, demobilised British soldiers, and recent arrivals (especially from Scotland), as well as many ordinary colonists who were conservative by nature and/or felt that the protection of Britain was needed. Colonists with loyalist sympathies accounted for an estimated 15% to 20% of the white colonial population of the day, compared with those described as "Patriots", who accounted for about 40-50% of the population. This high level of political polarisation leads historians to argue that the American Revolution was as much a civil war as it was a war of independence from the British Crown.
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A new map of the English empire in America : viz. Virginia, Maryland, Carolina, New York, New Iarsey, New England, Pennsylvania, Newfoundland, New France &c.

A new map of the English empire in America : viz. Virginia, Maryland, ...

Public domain image of a vintage map, geography atlas, maritime navigation, age of discovery, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

New England and New York - Public domain vintage map

New England and New York - Public domain vintage map

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[Henry II., King of England.] - Public domain dedication image

[Henry II., King of England.] - Public domain dedication image

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A view of the City of Boston the capital of New England.

A view of the City of Boston the capital of New England.

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Thomas Rowlandson - [Microcosm of London]

Thomas Rowlandson - [Microcosm of London]

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England, Scotland & Ireland, with the iles thereto belonging.

England, Scotland & Ireland, with the iles thereto belonging.

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A new and compendious map of England and Wales,  wherein all the great, direct and cross roads are carefully inserted

A new and compendious map of England and Wales, wherein all the great...

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The history of the coronation of ... James II ... King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, and of ... Queen Mary ... in ... Westminster ... the 23 of April ... 1685 ... [Title page]

The history of the coronation of ... James II ... King of England, Sco...

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O The Roast Beef of Old England, etc.

O The Roast Beef of Old England, etc.

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A view of the city of Boston the capital of New England in North America

A view of the city of Boston the capital of New England in North Ameri...

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Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1743-97.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1743-97.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Grown gentlemen taught to dance: engraved after an original picture of Mr. John Collett, in the possession of Mr. Smith

Grown gentlemen taught to dance: engraved after an original picture of...

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A south east view of the great town of Boston in New England in America.

A south east view of the great town of Boston in New England in Americ...

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Queen Mary. - Public domain dedication image

Queen Mary. - Public domain dedication image

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The high and mightie Prince James by the grace of God King of England, Scotland, Fraunce and Ireland, defendor of the faith.

The high and mightie Prince James by the grace of God King of England,...

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A map exhibiting the dark shadow of the moon over England and other parts of Europe, in the five great solar eclipses, of the years 1715, 1724, 1737, 1748 and 1764

A map exhibiting the dark shadow of the moon over England and other pa...

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Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

King Charles the Second. - Public domain dedication image

King Charles the Second. - Public domain dedication image

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William Hogarth - England, Plate 2d

William Hogarth - England, Plate 2d

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The royal family of England in the year 1787.

The royal family of England in the year 1787.

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Henri VII. - Public domain portrait engraving

Henri VII. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Arrival of the royal procession at the custom-house quay

Arrival of the royal procession at the custom-house quay

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Thomas Rowlandson - Sadler's Wells Theatre

Thomas Rowlandson - Sadler's Wells Theatre

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Henry VIII King of England, France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, etc.

Henry VIII King of England, France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith...

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Trinity Church, N.Y. Art print related to American Revolution

Trinity Church, N.Y. Art print related to American Revolution

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The London school master, Dance

The London school master, Dance

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O The Roast Beef of Old England, etc.

O The Roast Beef of Old England, etc.

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A perspective view of Westminster Abbey, from the high altar to the west end, shewing the manner of his Majesty's crowning.

A perspective view of Westminster Abbey, from the high altar to the we...

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Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1743-97.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1743-97.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 17th, 18th, 19th-century European cavalry.

Founding fathers. Henry II, King of England.

Founding fathers. Henry II, King of England.

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Magnae Britanniae Notitia: or, the Present State of Great-Britain; With diverse Remarks upon The Ancient State thereof. The 38th Edition of the South Part, called England; and the 17th of the North Part, called Scotland. To which is added, A General List

Magnae Britanniae Notitia: or, the Present State of Great-Britain; Wit...

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Theatre Royal Covent Garden. - Public domain dedication image

Theatre Royal Covent Garden. - Public domain dedication image

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Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European military.

England. - Public domain vintage map

England. - Public domain vintage map

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Charles the Second, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, etc.

Charles the Second, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, etc...

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James the Second - Public domain portrait drawing

James the Second - Public domain portrait drawing

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Landing at Jamestown ; The portraictuer of Captayne John Smith, admirall of New England.

Landing at Jamestown ; The portraictuer of Captayne John Smith, admira...

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New York a city in N. America inhabited by English and Dutch subject to the K. of England.

New York a city in N. America inhabited by English and Dutch subject t...

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A new plan of ye great town of Boston in New England in America with the many additional buildings, and new streets, to the year, 1743

A new plan of ye great town of Boston in New England in America with t...

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Morris dancers - Public domain dedication image

Morris dancers - Public domain dedication image

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Karel de II Konig van Engeland, Schotland, en Irland.

Karel de II Konig van Engeland, Schotland, en Irland.

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North view of the dock New York 1679

North view of the dock New York 1679

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The Villa of Js. Burton Esq., Regent's Park.

The Villa of Js. Burton Esq., Regent's Park.

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Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1743-97.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1743-97.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

A map of ye English empire in ye continent of America.  Viz Virginia New York Mary Land New I[J]arsey Carolina New England.
A A plan of Boston in New England with its environs, including Milton, Dorchester, Roxbury, Brooklin, Cambridge, Medford, Charlestown, parts of Malden and Chelsea

A A plan of Boston in New England with its environs, including Milton,...

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Picryl description: Public domain image of portrait, 18th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Picryl description: Public domain image of portrait, 18th century prin...

Public domain image of portrait print, Royalty, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 19th-century European infantry.

On Princess Emelia - Public domain dedication image

On Princess Emelia - Public domain dedication image

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Part of New England, New York, east New Iarsey and Long Iland.

Part of New England, New York, east New Iarsey and Long Iland.

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Henry the Seventh. - Public domain dedication image

Henry the Seventh. - Public domain dedication image

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Anthony van Dyck - Carolus dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae, Franciae et Hiberniae Rex.

Anthony van Dyck - Carolus dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae, Franciae et H...

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A view of the City of Boston the capital of New England.

A view of the City of Boston the capital of New England.

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Charles 1st King of Great Britain etc.

Charles 1st King of Great Britain etc.

Public domain illustrated book page scan, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A view of part of the town of Boston in New England and Brittish [sic] ships of war landing their troops 1768.

A view of part of the town of Boston in New England and Brittish [sic]...

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Edward Hyde Lord Cornbury afterw. 3rd Earl of Clarendon

Edward Hyde Lord Cornbury afterw. 3rd Earl of Clarendon

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Trinity Church west front Art print

Trinity Church west front Art print

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James the Second, King of England, Scotlan, France and Ireland &c.

James the Second, King of England, Scotlan, France and Ireland &c.

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A new chart of the sea coast of Newfound land, New Scotland, New England....

A new chart of the sea coast of Newfound land, New Scotland, New Engla...

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The great seal of the Common Wealth of England.

The great seal of the Common Wealth of England.

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St. Christopher's Church, the Bank of England & St. Bartholomew's Church, Threadneedle Street

St. Christopher's Church, the Bank of England & St. Bartholomew's Chur...

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Springs, Art print depicting dance

Springs, Art print depicting dance

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A new map of New England and New York

A new map of New England and New York

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County map of England and Wales.

County map of England and Wales.

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The De Peyster mansion in Queen Street.

The De Peyster mansion in Queen Street.

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Serenissima Maria D.G. Angliae Scotiae Franciae & Hiberniae Regina &c.

Serenissima Maria D.G. Angliae Scotiae Franciae & Hiberniae Regina &c.

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Queen Mary Art print related to American Revolution

Queen Mary Art print related to American Revolution

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Great seal of the province of New York 1718

Great seal of the province of New York 1718

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Perspective view of St. Mary's Church, All-Souls, University and Queen's Colleges in Oxford.

Perspective view of St. Mary's Church, All-Souls, University and Queen...

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Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 17th, 18th, 19th-century European cavalry.

James the Second, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, etc.

James the Second, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, etc.

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William the Third King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland etc.

William the Third King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland etc.

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Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

Covent Garden Theatre: to be opened this evening

Covent Garden Theatre: to be opened this evening

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Thomas Rowlandson - New Covent Garden Theatre

Thomas Rowlandson - New Covent Garden Theatre

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[Haymarket Theatre], Art print depicting dance

[Haymarket Theatre], Art print depicting dance

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The Honble. John Hancock of Boston in New England, president of the American Congress.

The Honble. John Hancock of Boston in New England, president of the Am...

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No. 1 the residence of Jacob Leisler on ""the Strand"" (now Whitehall Street N.Y.)"

No. 1 the residence of Jacob Leisler on ""the Strand"" (now Whitehall ...

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Gulielmus Tertius D.G. Angliae Scotiae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex &c.

Gulielmus Tertius D.G. Angliae Scotiae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex &c.

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[Bishop Burnett] Art print related to American Revolution

[Bishop Burnett] Art print related to American Revolution

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Edvard Earl of Clarendon, Lord High Chancellor of England...

Edvard Earl of Clarendon, Lord High Chancellor of England...

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Recens edita totius Novi Belgii, in America septentrionali.
[A prospect of the colleges in Cambridge in New England.]

[A prospect of the colleges in Cambridge in New England.]

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A south east view of the great town of Boston in New England in America.

A south east view of the great town of Boston in New England in Americ...

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A view of the rivers Kenebec and Chaudiere, with Colonel Arnold's route to Quebec.

A view of the rivers Kenebec and Chaudiere, with Colonel Arnold's rout...

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The portraictuer of Captayne John Smith, Admirall of New England.

The portraictuer of Captayne John Smith, Admirall of New England.

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John Collet - James Caldwall - The cotillion dance

John Collet - James Caldwall - The cotillion dance

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Belgii novi, angliae novae, et partis Virginiae : novissima delineatio.

Belgii novi, angliae novae, et partis Virginiae : novissima delineatio...

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Costes et rivieres de Virginie, de Mariland, et de Nouvelle Angletere

Costes et rivieres de Virginie, de Mariland, et de Nouvelle Angletere

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Gulielmus III. D.G. Angliae. Scot. Franc. et Hiber. Rex etc.

Gulielmus III. D.G. Angliae. Scot. Franc. et Hiber. Rex etc.

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The First Presbyterian Church, Wall Street

The First Presbyterian Church, Wall Street

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Jacques II Art print related to American Revolution

Jacques II Art print related to American Revolution

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The old landmarks of N.Y. Spuyten Duyvel Creek.

The old landmarks of N.Y. Spuyten Duyvel Creek.

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Abraham Wivell - Caroline R. (Queen of England).

Abraham Wivell - Caroline R. (Queen of England).

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The high and mightie prince James by the grace of God king of England, Scotland, Fraunce and Ireland defendor of the faith.

The high and mightie prince James by the grace of God king of England,...

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Great Britain. England, 1799-1815.

Great Britain. England, 1799-1815.

The collection by the Dutch physician H. J. Vinkhuijzen (1843-1910). 18th-19th-century European armies.

An accurate map of England and Wales with the principal roads from the best authorities.

An accurate map of England and Wales with the principal roads from the...

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Guilelmus III D.G. Angliae Scotiae Franciae et Hyberniae Rex

Guilelmus III D.G. Angliae Scotiae Franciae et Hyberniae Rex

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