The Bloody Massacre perpetrated in King Street, Boston – Vintage Wall Art
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This historic image of The Bloody Massacre perpetrated in King Street, Boston brings a moment of history to your wall. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It brings character to any room and makes a memorable gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
The Bloody Massacre perpetrated in King Street, Boston
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Paul Revere's engraving of the March 5, 1770, shooting on King Street shows British soldiers firing in a neat line on a crowd in front of the Customs House, a few steps from the Old State House. Revere published the print that spring, and it circulated widely, turning a chaotic street confrontation into a clear image of royal tyranny. Five colonists died, including Crispus Attucks, and the picture helped fix the event in public memory as the Boston Massacre. The print simplifies the scene: the soldiers stand in orderly ranks while the crowd looks passive, a choice that served the patriot cause.
| Original scan | 2,272 × 2,681 px · prints to 8 × 9 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 10a |
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