1766 Gallery

America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act

America - The Stamp Act - Celebrating the repeal of the Act of March 22, 1765 in May 1766 with The Liberty-Pole Festival. The Liberty Pole was known to be a symbol of dissent against Great Britain. The Stamp Act tax was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. Ship's papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards were taxed. This act was highly unpopular, and its repeal was greatly celebrated as this print shows.
1766

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THUMB, Peter (1681-1766). Church of Saint-Gall

THUMB, Peter (1681-1766). Church of Saint-Gall. 1755-1766. FEUCHTMAYER, Joseph Anton (1696-1770). SWITZERLAND. Sankt Gallen. Abbey of Saint Gall. Choir stalls. 18th c. Carvings with scenes from the life of St. Benedict. Detail. Baroque art. Sculpture on wood

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Earl Spencers house

The magnificent home of George John (1758 - 1834), 2nd earl Spencer in St James, off Green Park, London, completed 1766 though altered at various times ; it survives as offices

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