In addition to being an american patriot, he was a skilled silversmith and made false teeth from hippo tusks. He learned how to be a goldsmith and silversmith from his father. Although he became involved in other businesses, silversmithing was his earliest and most enduring pursuit. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He had meager schooling, but in his fathers shop learned the trade of gold and silversmith. Chronicling paul revere s life, author and attorney michael m. Paul reveres silver shop was the cornerstone of his professional life. Revere s father, born apollos rivoire, emigrated from france to boston in 1715 at the age of thirteen and apprenticed with john coney, a prominent local.
He met and married rachel shortly after sarahs death. Excavations begin on paul reveres privy smart news. Patriot paul revere is a master goldsmith, industrialist and political leader. Paul revere was a silversmith and patriot who lived in boston, massachusetts during the american revolution. Paul revere also worked in gold, which is why he called himself a goldsmith. The revolutionary paul revere is a great history for newbies to the revolutionary wars history as well as a solid history for those that are more well read. He is most famous for alerting local militia of the approaching british forces shortly before the battle of lexington and concord. His father was a goldsmith or silversmith who migrated from france at a young age, and his mother descended from several new england artisan and landowning families. This book talks about his life as a silversmith and helping his father. Paul revere was also an extremely versatile craftsman and is his works included silver, brass and silver engravings such as monograms and family crests. Caster by apollos rivoire paul revere i, 17401750 apollos rivoire november 20, 1702 july 22, 1754, often known as paul revere i, was an american huguenot silversmith, active in boston. Paul revere paul revere, born in boston 1 january 1735, became a skillful goldsmith under his fathers guidance.
Paul revere, renowned boston silversmith, goldsmith, illustrator, dentist, engraver and patriot during the time of the american revolution, was married twice. Born in bostons north end, paul revere was the son of apollos rivoire, a french immigrant, and deborah hichborn, daughter of a local artisan family. Paul revere is known for his midnight ride through the massachusetts countryside warning fellow patriots that the british were invading. Paul goldsmith is known for his work on the lost boys 1987, flightplan 2005 and captain corellis mandolin 2001. Paul revere began his journey by rowing across the charles river to charleston. In 1770, he bought this property and made it his home. Paul revere biography henry wadsworth longfellows poem paul revere s ride, written in 1860 and published in 1861 in the atlantic monthly, transformed paul revere from a relatively obscure, although locally known, figure into a national folk hero. Son of liberty, compatriot of john adams and paul revere, a mentor of roger sherman. In that role, he devised a system of lanterns to warn the minutemen of a british invasion, setting up his famous ride on april 18, 1775. Warren was identified by his dentist, who had crafted a false tooth.
Paul revere jr, february 30, 1755 may 4, 1760 was a silversmith, patriot, and time traveler from the colonial era, who served in the massachusetts militia during the beginning of the american war of independence. The flameshaped finial, scrolled thumbpiece, and applied midband are all attributes of mideighteenthcentury tankards made in the boston area, but this example is elevated by its excellent proportions, superb engraving, and added details like the cast satyrs mask on the terminal of. The reveres lived in north end, a part of the city that could be rough at times. Reveres method of layingout the housing is fraught with difficulties, as the measurements and depth of filing, etc. He was a part of many different government groups of his time such as the boston committee of correspondence and the massachusetts committee of safety. Join facebook to connect with paul goldsmith and others you may know. Paul reveres ride, by henry wadsworth longfellow, 1860 listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of paul revere, on the eighteenth of april, in seventy. It starts in boston, where paul and a friend are talking about the british army. After the british evacuated boston, nearly 10 months later, the two bodies were exhumed. Rivoire, who changed his name to paul revere after immigrating, was a goldsmith and eventually the head of a large household. Oct 04, 2014 sitting in an audience at my first paul revere and the raiders concert introduced me to a largerthanlife dynamo of highenergy slapstick, outrageous and spontaneous humor and a genuine childlike joy. In that role, he devised a system of lanterns to warn the minutemen of a british invasion, setting. The midnight ride of paul revere salem state university.
Born in boston, revere trained as a goldsmith like his french. Sep 27, 2017 smart news keeping you current excavations begin on paul reveres privy archaeologists in boston hope the outhouse will reveal the diet and detritus of the families that lived on the site. Revere the goldsmith paul revere was born in 1734 in a modest family from the north end. At age 41, revere was a prosperous, established and prominent boston silversmith. Four years after paul reveres midnight ride, a military disaster left the famous patriot under arrest and facing charges of insubordination and. Paul revere was a prominent american metalsmith, in addition to being a famous midnight rider, and he made a beautiful but restrained pair of brass andirons now in the collection. Paul revere was a colonial boston silversmith, industrialist, propagandist and patriot immortalized in the henry wadsworth longfellow poem describing revere s midnight ride to.
Eliots five foot shelf, is a 51volume anthology of classic works from world literature compiled and edited by harvard university president charles w. He had helped organize an intelligence and alarm system to keep watch. Rivoire had his own shop as a goldsmith, and changed his name to sound more british, according to. Mar 11, 2020 paul revere, folk hero of the american revolution whose dramatic horseback ride on the night of april 18, 1775, warning bostonarea residents that the british were coming, was immortalized in a ballad by henry wadsworth longfellow. Paul zichuk, a toronto stone setter, mike smiley modern renaissance jewellery, and. Hardly a man is now alive who remembers that famous day and year. Rivoire, born in france in 1702, changed his name to paul revere some time after immigrating. Although longfellows poem about the midnight ride has immortalized the name of paul revere in verses familiar to every school child, it has also served to obscure the more substantial qualities and attainments of a long and notable life. Read a stanza or two of paul reveres ride aloud to yourself, listening to its rhythm, or the patterns of beats you hear your voice making. Paul reveres renowned 1680 house is the oldest in boston. After all, all schoolchildren think they know the story of paul revere s midnight ride in 1775. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Paul revere was an american hero and brave patriot who warned other patriots that the british army was coming.
Should be on every artists and craftworkers studio reference shelf. Paul revere was an american artisan goldsmith born in 1735. Paul revere was their third child and eldest surviving son. He never finished the ride and didnt hang any lanterns in the old north church. Paul revere was a silversmith who was a member of the sons of liberty. It also talks about paul revere s life with his children and grandchildren. Asked in silversmiths and goldsmiths who was the famous silversmith from boston during the revolutionary war. Jayne triber biographer of paul revere, patrick leehey. With so many interpretations of the events of the famous ride from boston to lexington, many of which were pure speculations, the only way to set the facts straight is to turn attention to the account of paul revere himself. The elder, christened apollos rivoire, was born in 1702 on the isle of guernsey of huguenot parents. Strongly attached to the patriotic cause in massachusetts and an instigator of the boston tea party, he subsequently gathered information on british movements and tory activities, and reported the intelligence to patriot leaders.
The book also talks about his daring ride past the british soldiers that were guarding boston. The elder revere was a goldsmith, and paul apprenticed with him. Cover is reproduction of reveres engraving of the landing of the british troops in boston image extends to back cover and is 11x 17 when opened published in 1956 by the boston museum of fine arts. He was father to paul revere, the famous american silversmith and patriot. The boston tea party, the intolerable acts, and reveres role in the american revolution are additional topics presented in the video. Historic documents about reveres ride paul revere heritage. In november 2011 he was elected as a member of parliament in new zealand. This biography, with blackandwhite illustrations throughout, brings to life paul revere s thrilling ride as well as the personal side of the man and the exciting times in which he lived. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Individual as palimpsest paul revere the paul revere.
Born january 1, 1735, paul revere was a silversmith and ardent colonialist. Interactive literature selections paul reveres ride. The full version of the article is available only if you follow this link. The facts about paul revere s mission are somewhat different and even more interesting than the myth surrounding him, some would say. Jun 25, 2019 unlike some historical events, a great deal is known about paul reveres ride, derived largely from his own accounts the draft and finished version of a deposition taken soon after the. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Born in 1734, paul revere was a goldsmith and silversmith. The name of paul revere is synonymous amongst experts and collectors with high quality silverware, and in particular is associated with his famous silver spoons.
His second oldest was born as paul revere in bostons north end. For a full century the boston news letter carried advertisements of the silversmithing business of paul revere, father and son. Everyone in attendance just knew that you must be a wonderful person offstage too, no doubt about it. Celebrating hanukkah, by diane hoytgoldsmith, photos by lawrence. Paul revere january 1, 1735 may 10, 1818 was the son of apollos rivoire, a french huguenot protestant immigrant, and deborah hichborn, daughter of a local artisan family. Paul revere was an american silversmith, engraver, early industrialist, and patriot in the american revolution. His first wife was sarah orne and his second wife was rachel walker. But most of the images of the poem, while stirring, are not correct. Henry wadsworth longfellows poem paul reveres ride, written in 1860 and published in 1861 in the atlantic monthly, transformed paul revere from a relatively obscure, although locally known, figure into a national folk hero. The dentist was paul revere, who may be the nations first forensic dentist.
Paul goldsmith has written extensively about the lives of leading new zealand businessmen and political figures, as well as about aspects of maori history and politics. At the age of 19, after his father died, paul took over the family business and started supporting his family. Reveres engraving of the boston massacre of 1770 is also significant in that it stirred antibritish feeling in the colonies. Antique paul revere silver spoons are original antique pieces of silverware produced by the legendary american silversmith paul revere. Paul revere biography childhood, life achievements. The harvard universal classics, originally known as dr. Historical records and family trees related to paul revere. Paul revere s father was an excellent silversmith and taught his son, paul revere to excell in the same work. Feb 11, 2011 dramatic reading of henry wadsworth longfellows classic poem, the midnight ride of paul revere by cdavid cottrill. Paul revere historical records and family trees myheritage.
Revere began his career as an apprentice to his father. With this list of guidelines in hand, a shelf of antique books wont seem. She stoops to conquer, by oliver goldsmith the cenci, by percy bysshe shelley. As you read, try to determine whether paul reveres ride is a good example of narrative verse. Find paul goldsmith movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. There is no known marked jewelry made by revere although several rings have survived which are attributed to him. Apr 01, 2007 any silver marked in this way was not made in revere s shop. Paul revere 17351818 was an american silversmith and goldsmith but is probably most well known as an american patriot. He took part in the boston tea party and was principal rider for bostons committee of safety. They think the soldiers are going to leave boston that night, but they arent sure whether they will go by land or sea. Best rendition of the song louie louie, hands down.
Paul revere, however, almost invariably referred to himself as a goldsmith. Any silver marked in this way was not made in revere s shop. Revere ware history history of revere copper and brass. Revere, paul december 173410 may 1818, craftsman, patriot, and businessman, was born in boston, massachusetts, the son of paul revere, a goldsmith, and deborah hichborn or hitchborn. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Paul revere, folk hero of the american revolution whose dramatic horseback ride on the night of april 18, 1775, warning bostonarea residents that the british were coming, was immortalized in a ballad by henry wadsworth longfellow. As a boston goldsmith, revere carried on the american tradition as not only a maker of jewelry, but also as a purveyor of jewelry. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is one of the finestknown tankards made by paul revere, the boston silversmith and acclaimed patriot. The status of a gentleman for paul revere was a social rank and moral condition that could be attained by. This poem describes the actionpacked night of april 18, 1775, the famous ride of paul revere. Encyclopedia britannica complete article on paul revere note. Historically goldsmiths have also made silverware, platters, goblets, decorative and serviceable utensils, and ceremonial or religious items. He is best known for his midnight ride to alert the colonial militia in april 1775 to the approach of british forces before the battles of lexington and concord, as dramatized in henry wadsworth longfellows poem, paul reveres ride.
He is most famous for his midnight rides intended to warn the americans that the british were coming, and to warn the british that they werent going to take away our guns and. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Miller begins his history with paul revere s father, apollos rivoire, a french huegonot who fled to boston for religious freedom as an indentured servant. Greenburg reveals the littleknown vices and virtues of the american revolutions most elusive patriot in a fascinating new biography.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Due to the covid19 outbreak, we are experiencing an increased demand for face masks and other infection control products. Paul went to school at the north writing school and was an apprentice under his father, learning the art of working with gold and. He became a proficient copper engraver and engraved several antibritish caricatures in. Paul revere uncyclopedia, the contentfree encyclopedia. Childrens literature bookshelf catholic diocese of lincoln. Completing his silversmithing apprenticeship at the age of 19, he became a master craftsman, and proceeded to establish a prosperous business with shops in and around boston, ma. Contributor names brown, charles reynolds, 1862 from old catalog. The midnight ride of paul revere by henry wadsworth longfellow, painted by.
Paul revere, american engraver and patriot, was born in boston, massachusetts, in 1735. At age 41, revere was a prosperous, established and. Paul revere was born in 1734, to a modest family in massachusetts. Who was paul revere by roberta edwards is all about paul revere s life from his birth to his death. Apollos rivoire, a french goldsmith, changed his familys name upon his arrival in america. Information about the ancestry and early life of paul revere can be found in nina zannieri, patrick m. Oct 19, 2016 paul revere was a great american patriot who is best known for alerting the colonial militia to the impending approach of the british forces before the battles of lexington and concord. His father, apollos rivoire was a french migrant who, on reaching america, changed his name to more anglicized revere. In 1757 he married sarah orne, and in 1770 he moved his wife and five children to. A goldsmith is a metalworker who specializes in working with gold and other precious metals. He was a goldsmith and eventually the head of a large household. Paul revere was born in boston on january 1, 1735, the son of french huguenot immigrant apollos rivoire and bostonian deborah hichborn. He was only 19 when his father died but already skilled enough working with metal to take over his fathers shop two years later. Paul revere was born in boston, massachusetts in late december 1734 and was the second of twelve children born to apollos rivoire, a french huguenot immigrant who came to massachusetts in 1715 and apprenticed with a boston goldsmith, and deborah hitchborn a native bostonian descended from new england seafarers and artisans.