EVRV2A-00074American Declaration of Independence, 1776. Watercolor wash over a 19th century woodcut reproduction of the document
George Wythe of VirginiaGeorge Wythe, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration
EVRV2A-00003Committee writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776: Franklin, Jefferson, Livingston, Adams, and Sherman (left - right). Hand-colored engraving
Centennial celebration at Independence Hall, 1876Colonial flag and fireworks over Independence Hall to celebrate the Centennial of the Declaration of Independence, 1876. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Arthur Middleton of South CarolinaArthur Middleton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration
Philadelphias Old State House, 1700sOld State House, later called Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 1700s. Hand-colored engraving
EVRV2A-00045Independence Hall in Philadelphia where the Continental Congress met to write the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration
Oliver Wolcott of ConnecticutOliver Wolcott, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration
Richard Henry Lee of VirginiaRichard Henry Lee, who proposed declaring independence from England in 1776. Hand-colored engraving
Lyman Hall of GeorgiaLyman Hall, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
William Whipple of New HampshireWilliam Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration
Matthew Thornton of New HampshireMatthew Thornton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration
Roger Sherman of ConnecticutRoger Sherman, a signer of the Declaration, jurist, and senator. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
EVRV2A-00004Colonists tearing down the kings arms from Independence Hall, July 8, 1776, in celebration of American independence Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
EVRV2A-00027Thomas Jefferson reading his rough draft of the Declaration of Independence to Ben Franklin, 1776. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration
EVRV2A-00053Delegates signing the Declaration of American Independence, July 4, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
EVRV2A-00088Americans tearing down the statue of King George III in New York City to celebrate independence, July 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Benjamin Harrison of VirginiaBenjamin Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and grandfather of President Benjamin Harrison. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration
PREV2A-00112Caesar Rodney of Delaware. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
PREV2A-00111Josiah Bartlett, president and first governor of NH. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
EVRV2A-00126Draft of the Declaration of Independence in Jeffersons handwriting, page 1. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash
Benjamin RushDr. Benjamin Rush at his desk. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait
EVRV2A-00141Portraits of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, with the drafting Committee in the middle, Philadelphia, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PREV2A-00072Robert R. Livingston, a member of the committee which wrote the Declaration of Independence. Hand-colored engraving of a painting
PREV2A-00074Roger Sherman, full portrait, with his signature. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving reproduction of a painting
PREV2A-00057John Hancock, prominent signer of the Declaration of Independence, with his signature. Hand-colored engraving of a painting
Delaware colonists cheer the Declaration of IndependencePatriots celebrate the Declaration of Independence in Dover, Delaware, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
EVRV2A-00191Reading the Declaration of Independence at the Old State House in Boston, 1776. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration
Declaration of Independence cheered in North Carolina, 1776North Carolina colonials celebrating news of the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Declaration of Independence read to crowds in Philadelphia, 1776John Nixon reading the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, July 8, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PPRE2A-00083Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration
EVRV2A-00246Continental Congress leaving Independence Hall to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia, PA, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a Howard Pyle illustration
EVRV2A-00005Reading the Declaration of Independence to cheering colonists in Philadelphia, July 4, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
EVRV2A-00020Signing the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. Printed halftone reproduction of Trumbull painting