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British Colonies Collection

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: A flying Josie, worn in Pennsylvania, late 18th century, (1937). Creator: Unknown

A flying Josie, worn in Pennsylvania, late 18th century, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Picture of a garment called a " flying Josie", made of white cambric and worn in Pennsylvania, late 18th century, 1937

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Henry Hudson, English navigator in ruff, 1609, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Henry Hudson, English navigator in ruff, 1609, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Henry Hudson, the English navigator, showing the ruff, reign of James I, 1609, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Picture of Edward Winslow, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Picture of Edward Winslow, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Picture of Edward Winslow, Governor of Plymouth Colony, in Puritan dress, 1644, (1937). Edward Winslow (1595-1655) Separatist who traveled on the Mayflower in 1620. Leader at Plymouth Colony

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: A Group of Afrikaners and Zulus, c1900. Creator: Unknown

A Group of Afrikaners and Zulus, c1900. Creator: Unknown
A Group of Afrikanders and Zulus, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn

Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn
Portrait of Captain John Pigott, between c1700 and c1763. Here John Pigott is posed before a depiction of the harbor of Hamilton, the two sloops alluding to his position as customs collector

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Mrs. John Pigott, between 1740 and 1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn

Portrait of Mrs. John Pigott, between 1740 and 1763. Creator: Joseph Blackburn
Portrait of Fannie Pigott, Mrs. John Pigott, between 1740 and 1763

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Major General Paul Mascarene, 1729. Creator: John Smibert

Portrait of Major General Paul Mascarene, 1729. Creator: John Smibert
Portrait of Major General Paul Mascarene, 1729. Paul Mascarene was born Jean-Paul Mascarene in France in 1684 or 1685. He was educated in Geneva and in 1706 began a military career in England

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Joseph Scott, c1765. Creator: John Singleton Copley

Portrait of Joseph Scott, c1765. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Portrait of Joseph Scott, c1765. Joseph Scott was a Boston merchant and British loyalist. He and his wife left America for England in 1776

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Map of the Alaskan gold fields, 1897. Creator: T. S. Lee

Map of the Alaskan gold fields, 1897. Creator: T. S. Lee
Map of the Alaskan gold fields, 1897

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Newfoundland, Two Dollars, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72

Newfoundland, Two Dollars, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 1) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1889

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Collins Street, Melbourne, from the Treasury Buildings, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Collins Street, Melbourne, from the Treasury Buildings, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Collins Street, Melbourne, from the Treasury Buildings, 1901

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Nathaniel Appleton of Boston, in white wig with puffs, c1740, (1937)

Portrait of Nathaniel Appleton of Boston, in white wig with puffs, c1740, (1937)
Portrait of Nathaniel Appleton of Boston, showing white wig with puffs at side, c1740, (1937). Nathaniel Appleton (1693-1784) Congregational minister in Massachusetts colony

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of James Logan, in wig and judicial robe, worn in Pennsylvania, 1745, (1937)

Portrait of James Logan, in wig and judicial robe, worn in Pennsylvania, 1745, (1937)
Portrait of James Logan, showing white wig and judicial robe, worn in Pennsylvania, 1745, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of James Hamilton, Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania

Portrait of James Hamilton, Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, 1783, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Patrick Gordon, Colonial Governor, c1690, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Patrick Gordon, Colonial Governor, c1690, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Patrick Gordon, Colonial Governor, c1690, (1937). Patrick Gordon (1644-1736) Deputy Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Thomas Penn, Colonial Governor, c1760, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Thomas Penn, Colonial Governor, c1760, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Thomas Penn, Colonial Governor, c1760, (1937). Thomas Penn (1702-1775) founder of the Province of Pennsylvania

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of John Penn, Colonial Governor, showing fur-trimmed coat, c1750, (1937)

Portrait of John Penn, Colonial Governor, showing fur-trimmed coat, c1750, (1937). John Penn (1729-1795) last governor of colonial Pennsylvania

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Jacket and waistcoat worn by Robert Livingston, of Clermont Manor, New York, c1720, (1937)

Jacket and waistcoat worn by Robert Livingston, of Clermont Manor, New York, c1720, (1937)
Jacket and waistcoat worn by Robert Livingston, Esq. of Clermont Manor, New York, c1720, (1937). Robert Livingston (1688-1775) was a member of New York colonial assembly from 1726 until 1727

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Jonathan Edwards, in plain coat and bands of Presbyterian minister

Portrait of Jonathan Edwards, in plain coat and bands of Presbyterian minister
Portrait of Jonathan Edwards, showing the plain coat and bands of a Presbyterian ministe, c1750, (1937). Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) American revivalist preacher, theologian, and philosopher

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Rev. George Whitefield in gown and wig worn in New England, c1750, (1937)

Portrait of Rev. George Whitefield in gown and wig worn in New England, c1750, (1937)
Portrait of Rev. George Whitefield showing the gown and wig worn in New England, 1937. George Whitefield (1714-1770), English Anglican cleric and evangelist, one of the founders of Methodism

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Back view of a flying Josie, worn in Pennsylvania, late 18th century, (1937)

Back view of a flying Josie, worn in Pennsylvania, late 18th century, (1937)
Back view of flying Josie, made of white cambric and worn in Pennsylvania, late 18th century, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: A portrait of Miss Hill of Philadelphia, c1756, (1937). Creator: Unknown

A portrait of Miss Hill of Philadelphia, c1756, (1937). Creator: Unknown
A portrait of Miss Hill of Philadelphia, c1756, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: A portrait of a young girl in Philadelphia, c1760, (1937). Creator: Unknown

A portrait of a young girl in Philadelphia, c1760, (1937). Creator: Unknown
A portrait of a young girl in Philadelphia, c1760, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Gown of red brocade worn in the Barbados Colony c1685

Gown of red brocade worn in the Barbados Colony c1685
Gown of red brocade worn in the Barbados Colony about 1685. Lent by Mrs. Rachel St. Clair Miller, 1903, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of a Dutch lady of the New York Colony, c1765, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a Dutch lady of the New York Colony, c1765, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Dutch lady of the New York Colony, showing a close-fitting cap and kerchief of sheer lawn edged with lace, c1765, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: A portrait of Catharine Schuyler Van Rensselaer, c1795, (1937). Creator: Unknown

A portrait of Catharine Schuyler Van Rensselaer, c1795, (1937). Creator: Unknown
A portrait of Catharine Schuyler Van Rensselaer, showing collarette and cuffs of embroidered muslin, c1795, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: A gown of buff glazed chintz, worn by Madame Chevalier, c1795, (1937). Creator: Unknown

A gown of buff glazed chintz, worn by Madame Chevalier, c1795, (1937). Creator: Unknown
A gown of buff glazed chintz, worn by Madame Chevalier, who came to Philadelphia from Martinique, c1795, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: A Watteau sacque, wedding outfit of Mrs. William West, 1752, (1937) Creator: Unknown

A Watteau sacque, wedding outfit of Mrs. William West, 1752, (1937) Creator: Unknown
A Watteau sacque, part of the wedding outfit of Mrs. William West, nee Mary Hodge, of Hope Lodge, White Marsh, Pennsylvania, in 1752, 1937

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Sir William Keith, in armour and campaign wig, 1717, (1937) Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Sir William Keith, in armour and campaign wig, 1717, (1937) Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Sir William Keith, Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania, showing armour and campaign wig, 1717, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Sir Edmund Andros, Colonial Governor, c1670-1680, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Sir Edmund Andros, Colonial Governor, c1670-1680, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Sir Edmund Andros, Colonial Governor of New York, 1674-1681 and Governor of the Dominion of New England, c1670-1680, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Mrs. Mary Faneuil of Boston

Portrait of Mrs. Mary Faneuil of Boston, reign of George II, c1760, (1937). Mary (Faneuil) Bethune (1732 - 1797) of Massachusetts

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Peter Stuyvesant, in armour and skull-cap, 1647, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Peter Stuyvesant, in armour and skull-cap, 1647, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Peter Stuyvesant, Governor of New York Colony, showing armour and a black skull-cap, 1647, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Mrs. Nathaniel Appleton, Jr

Portrait of Mrs. Nathaniel Appleton, Jr. showing a peculiar cap, 1784, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Mrs. Nathaniel Appleton in an everyday costume, 1763, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Mrs. Nathaniel Appleton in an everyday costume, 1763, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Mrs. Nathaniel Appleton in an everyday costume, c1750, (1937). Margaret (Gibbs) Appleton (1699-1771), of Massachusetts Bay Colony. After John Singleton Copley

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Picture of Sir John Leverett as Governor of Massachusetts Colony, c1670, (1937)

Picture of Sir John Leverett as Governor of Massachusetts Colony, c1670, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of John Winthrop the second, in Puritan dress of Massachusetts, c1640-50

Portrait of John Winthrop the second, in Puritan dress of Massachusetts, c1640-50
Portrait of John Winthrop the Younger the second, showing the typical garb of the Puritan in the Massachusetts Colony, c1640-50, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Sir John Leverett, in buff coat and plain soldiers band, 1640-1660, (1937)

Portrait of Sir John Leverett, in buff coat and plain soldiers band, 1640-1660, (1937)
Portrait of Sir John Leverett, Governor or Massachusetts Colony, showing buff coat and plain band of a soldier in reign of Charles I, 1640-1660, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Dress of buff chine silk, worn by Lady Stuart in Barbados Colony, c1700, (1937)

Dress of buff chine silk, worn by Lady Stuart in Barbados Colony, c1700, (1937)
Dress of buff chine silk, with coloured flowers, worn by Lady Stuart in the Barbadoes Colony in the reign of Queen Anne, c1700, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of Simon Bradstreet, in gown and cap, c1640, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Simon Bradstreet, in gown and cap, c1640, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Simon Bradstreet, Judge and Governor of the Massachusetts Colony, in gown and cap, 1630-1679, c1640, (1937)

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Portrait of a boy in periwig, Massachusetts Colony, c1680s, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a boy in periwig, Massachusetts Colony, c1680s, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a boy in periwig in the Massachusetts Colony, end of the reign of Charles II, c1680s, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Natal Volunteers, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Natal Volunteers, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Natal Volunteers, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: President Kruger, c1900. Creator: Unknown

President Kruger, c1900. Creator: Unknown
President Kruger, c1900. Paul Kruger (1825-1904) was a dominant political and military figurs in 19th-century South Africa. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: The Market, Kimberley, c1900. Creator: Unknown

The Market, Kimberley, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Market, Kimberley, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: The Braemar Castle off to the Cape, with Troops, c1900. Creator: Unknown

The Braemar Castle off to the Cape, with Troops, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The " Braemar Castle" off to the Cape, with Troops, c1900

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Friendly Natives, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Friendly Natives, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Friendly Natives, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: A Mass Meeting at Bulawayo, c1900. Creator: Unknown

A Mass Meeting at Bulawayo, c1900. Creator: Unknown
A Mass Meeting at Bulawayo, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Fort Halstead, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Fort Halstead, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Fort Halstead, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Pietermaritzburg, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Pietermaritzburg, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Pietermaritzburg, c1900. The British built a concentration camp here during the Second Boer War to house Boer women and children. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Off to the War! Nurses on a Liner bound for Cape Town, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Off to the War! Nurses on a Liner bound for Cape Town, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Off to the War! Nurses on a Liner bound for Cape Town, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Boer Commando passing through Johannesburg (Second Transvaal War), c1900. Creator: Unknown

Boer Commando passing through Johannesburg (Second Transvaal War), c1900. Creator: Unknown
Boer Commando passing through Johannesburg (Second Transvaal War), c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: The Praade Kraal, c1900. Creator: Unknown

The Praade Kraal, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Praade Kraal, c1900

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Plumers Horse, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Plumers Horse, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Plumers Horse, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: The Zambesi Coach, c1900. Creator: Unknown

The Zambesi Coach, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Zambesi Coach, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Gordon Sprigg, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Gordon Sprigg, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Gordon Sprigg, c1900. Sir John Gordon Sprigg, (1830- 1913) was a British administrator, politician and four-time prime minister of the Cape Colony

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Wayside Store in Swaziland, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Wayside Store in Swaziland, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Wayside Store in Swaziland, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageBritish Colonies Collection: Starving Natives coming in for Government Relief at Bulawayo, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Starving Natives coming in for Government Relief at Bulawayo, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Starving Natives coming in for Government Relief at Bulawayo, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]


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