The Destruction of Tea at Boston Harbor
12/16/1773 (artwork 1846)
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Famous illustrators Sarony & Major created this lithograph depicting the Boston Tea Party of 1773. It was gathered as part of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission. The Commission's purpose was to celebrate the birth and accomplishments of Washington, and to collect, preserve, and publish writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times.
The National Archives holds this photograph (from 1931-1932) of the print as part of the records of the Commission.
The National Archives holds this photograph (from 1931-1932) of the print as part of the records of the Commission.
This primary source comes from the Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch.
National Archives Identifier: 532892
Full Citation: Photograph 148-GW-439; The Destruction of Tea at Boston Harbor. 1773. Copy of lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1846; 12/16/1773 (artwork 1846); The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 - 1932; Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, Record Group 148; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/boston-harbor, January 26, 2025]Activities that use this document
- Boston Tea Party Image Analysis
Created by the National Archives Education Team - Prequel to Independence
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