When was it published?

May 29, 1821 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Filler May 29, 1821

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Handkerchiefs, Declaration Of Independence, Binns Print, Boston Tea Party, Surrender At Saratoga, Washington, Adams, Jefferson

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

The National Advocate received two finely printed linen handkerchiefs from Colin Gillespie of Glasgow, featuring a facsimile of Binns' Declaration of Independence print, signatures, scenes of Boston Tea Party and Burgoyne's surrender, with portraits of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and names of Hamilton and Putnam, omitting John Hancock's portrait.

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Handkerchiefs.—We have received (says the Nat. Advocate) from Colin Gillespie, Esq. of Glasgow, two handkerchiefs, the finest specimens of printing on linen ever produced. The design is a complete fac simile of Binns' superb print of the Declaration of Independence, and contains the signatures of the illustrious signers with great exactness. In one corner is a representation of the "patriotic Bostonians discharging the British ships in Boston harbor," of their cargoes of tea; and in the other, the surrender of Burgoyne to Gates at Saratoga. In a branch of laurel, on each side, is inscribed the names of Hamilton and Putnam, and the likenesses of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson. The only deviation from the print, is the omission of the portrait of John Hancock.

What sub-type of article is it?

Curiosity

What keywords are associated?

Handkerchiefs Declaration Of Independence Binns Print Boston Tea Party Surrender At Saratoga Washington Adams Jefferson

What entities or persons were involved?

Colin Gillespie

Where did it happen?

Glasgow

Filler Details

Topic

Finely Printed Handkerchiefs Depicting Declaration Of Independence And Revolutionary War Scenes

Location

Glasgow

Key Persons

Colin Gillespie

Event Details

Received two handkerchiefs from Colin Gillespie of Glasgow, finest printing on linen, facsimile of Binns' Declaration of Independence with signatures, Boston Tea Party scene, Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga, laurel branches with Hamilton and Putnam names, likenesses of Washington, Adams, Jefferson; omits John Hancock portrait.