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The William Penn Treaty by Edward Hicks
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A red white and blue sky is the setting for this interpretation of the William Penn Treaty. A ship can be seen docking close to shore. Penn and his entourage are wearing colorful clothing, as they meet with the Indians and trade gifts.

Credit: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Va.

The William Penn Treaty, c 1800-1805. This version of Hick's William Penn Treaty is believed to be in the best condition of all of the treaty paintings and has its original frame.

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