Political satire expressed through visual art played a significant role during the era of the Stamp Act. These images, often etched onto woodblocks and then printed, provided a powerful means of disseminating... Read more »
A pictorial representation of the 1765 British legislation levied taxes on legal documents, pamphlets, newspapers, dice, and playing cards in the American colonies typically depicts the mandated revenue stamp affixed to these... Read more »
A postcard illustration serves as a miniature canvas, capturing a scene, idea, or message for transmission through the postal system. This visual representation can range from a simple sketch to a complex,... Read more »
The creation of the 1765 legislation requiring embossed revenue stamps on printed materials in the American colonies served as a means for the British Crown to raise funds to cover the costs... Read more »
A depiction of a postcard, rendered through artistic mediums like pencil, ink, or digital software, can capture the essence of its design. This might include the imagery, text, postage stamps, and even... Read more »