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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: NYPL's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 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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Morris dancers - Public domain dedication image

Morris dancers - Public domain dedication image

Public domain reproduction of illuminated manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

Public domain image of military forces, cavalry, horses, horseriding, 18th-19th century war, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

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

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

Public domain scan of 19th-19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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 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

Public domain image of the vintage map from NYPL Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the wo... More

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

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

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

Public domain image of a cityscape, city view, streets, 18th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

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

Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait of composer or musician, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Thomas Rowlandson - [Microcosm of London]

Thomas Rowlandson - [Microcosm of London]

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Henry the Seventh. - Public domain dedication image

Henry the Seventh. - Public domain dedication image

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

Public domain scan - 18th-century Dutch print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Trinity Church west front Art print

Trinity Church west front Art print

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

Edward Hyde Lord Cornbury afterw. 3rd Earl of Clarendon

Edward Hyde Lord Cornbury afterw. 3rd Earl of Clarendon

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

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

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

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

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...

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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

Springs, Art print depicting dance

Springs, Art print depicting dance

Public domain scan of 18th-century genre print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

Public domain image of the vintage map from NYPL Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the wo... More

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...

Public domain image of the vintage map from NYPL Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, free to use, no copyright restrictions image. The Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division is one of the wo... More

Great seal of the province of New York 1718

Great seal of the province of New York 1718

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

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

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

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

Queen Mary Art print related to American Revolution

Queen Mary Art print related to American Revolution

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

Public domain reproduction of art print, 17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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

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

Public domain scan of 17th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - 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). 18th-19th-century European armies.

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...

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

O The Roast Beef of Old England, etc.

O The Roast Beef of Old England, etc.

Public domain reproduction of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[Haymarket Theatre], Art print depicting dance

[Haymarket Theatre], Art print depicting dance

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

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

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

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

[Bishop Burnett] Art print related to American Revolution

[Bishop Burnett] Art print related to American Revolution

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

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

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

Public domain image of an engraving, male portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

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

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

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th-17th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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...

Public domain image of a historic vintage city view, cityscape, plan, 17th-18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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...

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

Public domain scan - 17th-century genre print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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...

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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.

DINNER MENU [held by] THE BRIDGE HOUSE HOTEL [at] "LONDON, ENGLAND" (HOT;)
King Charles the Second. - Public domain dedication image

King Charles the Second. - Public domain dedication image

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sir Edmund Andros Knt. Art print

Sir Edmund Andros Knt. Art print

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

Queen Anne Art print related to American Revolution

Queen Anne Art print related to American Revolution

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

Anthony van Dyck - Jaques Premier.

Anthony van Dyck - Jaques Premier.

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

William Hogarth - England, Plate 2d

William Hogarth - England, Plate 2d

Public domain reproduction of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The royal family of England in the year 1787.

The royal family of England in the year 1787.

Public domain reproduction of art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

Public domain image of military forces, cavalry, horses, horseriding, 18th-19th century war, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1742.

Public domain image of horse riding, equestrian activity, animal husbandry, 18th-19th century, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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

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

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1799.

Military uniforms: Great Britain. England, 1799.

Picryl description: Public domain image of armed forces, cavalry, infantry, 18th-19th century war, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Henri VII. - Public domain portrait engraving

Henri VII. - Public domain portrait engraving

Public domain reproduction of art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Arrival of the royal procession at the custom-house quay

Arrival of the royal procession at the custom-house quay

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

Thomas Rowlandson - [Microcosm of London]

Thomas Rowlandson - [Microcosm of London]

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Elisabeth D.G. Angliae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina.

Elisabeth D.G. Angliae Franciae et Hiberniae Regina.

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century French print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Great Britain. England, 1799-1815.

Great Britain. England, 1799-1815.

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

Thomas Rowlandson - Sadler's Wells Theatre

Thomas Rowlandson - Sadler's Wells Theatre

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New England the most remarqueable parts thus named by the high and mighty Prince Charles, nowe king of Great Britain.

New England the most remarqueable parts thus named by the high and mig...

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

Tolland Parish Church. - Public domain dedication image

Tolland Parish Church. - Public domain dedication image

Public domain scan of 19th-19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Perspective view of Wentworth-House, in Yorkshire, the seat of the marquiss of Rockingham.

Perspective view of Wentworth-House, in Yorkshire, the seat of the mar...

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

The Right Honble. Richard Earl Howe, Admiral of the White, Vice Admiral of England, and Commander in Chief of  the Grand Fleet in the Channel.

The Right Honble. Richard Earl Howe, Admiral of the White, Vice Admira...

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

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...

Public domain scan - 17th-century genre print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A View of the City of Boston the Capital of New England

A View of the City of Boston the Capital of New England

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William and Mary Prince and Princess of Orange 1690

William and Mary Prince and Princess of Orange 1690

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

Govr. Keith - Public domain portrait engraving

Govr. Keith - Public domain portrait engraving

Public domain reproduction of art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Jacobus IIds, D.G. Angliae, Scotiae, Fran. et Hiber. rex, fidei defensor etc.

Jacobus IIds, D.G. Angliae, Scotiae, Fran. et Hiber. rex, fidei defens...

Public domain reproduction of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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...

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century genre print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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...

Public domain image of a historic vintage city view, cityscape, plan, 17th-18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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

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

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

Jacques II Art print related to American Revolution

Jacques II Art print related to American Revolution

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

The First Presbyterian Church, Wall Street

The First Presbyterian Church, Wall Street

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Public domain reproduction of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Queen Mary. - Public domain dedication image

Queen Mary. - Public domain dedication image

Public domain reproduction of art print, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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.

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,...

Public domain reproduction of art print, 17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

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...

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

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

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

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - 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). 18th-19th-century European armies.

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.

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

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

Picryl description: Public domain image of infantry armed forces, war, 18th-19th century military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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 View of Westminster Bridge. - Public domain dedication image

A View of Westminster Bridge. - Public domain dedication image

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch bridge, stone architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Coast of Yorkshire near Whitby Art print

Coast of Yorkshire near Whitby Art print

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

Charles I and Henrietta Maria. Art print

Charles I and Henrietta Maria. Art print

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

Interieur de la ville d'Albany, maison de l'ancien gouverneur hollandais

Interieur de la ville d'Albany, maison de l'ancien gouverneur hollanda...

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

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

Serenissima Maria Beatrix D.G. Angliae Scotiae Franciae et Hiberniae R...

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

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

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

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

Elizabeth, Queen of England. - Public domain portrait engraving

Elizabeth, Queen of England. - Public domain portrait engraving

Public domain reproduction of art print, 17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The London school master, Dance

The London school master, Dance

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Morris dancers, Art print depicting dance

Morris dancers, Art print depicting dance

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

Great Britain. England, 1799-1815.

Great Britain. England, 1799-1815.

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

Great Britain. England, 1799-1815.

Great Britain. England, 1799-1815.

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

Great Britain. England, 1799-1815.

Great Britain. England, 1799-1815.

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

O The Roast Beef of Old England, etc.

O The Roast Beef of Old England, etc.

Public domain scan of 18th-century print, William Hogarth, English, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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...

Public domain photograph of a church interior, gothic architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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