Collection Search

[Engraving of George McClellan]

Engraving of General George McClellan, shown in camp writting a note, "likeness from a recent Photograph." Printed by "Johnson, Fry & Co."

GLC07102.02

[Engraving of General Edwin V. Sumner]

Engraving of General Edwin Vose Sumner, based on a photograph, published by "Johnson, Fry & Co."

GLC07102.04

Decatur's Conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli

One engraving entitled "Decatur's Conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli" dated 1857. The caption notes "Reuben James interposing his head to save the life of his commander." Depicts the conflict of August 3, 1804, when Stephen Decatur Jr. Boarded a...

GLC08878.0034

Battle Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

One engraving entitled "Battle Between the Contitution and the Guerriere" dated 1866. Depicts a close of view of the naval battle of August 19, 1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The HMS Guerriere appears defeated, French...

GLC08878.0039

The Battle of Chippewa

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Chippewa" dated 1858. Depicts United States Commander Winfield Scott ordering the charge of McNeils Battalion during the battle of Chippewa, July 5, 1814. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel...

GLC08878.0041

Death of Captain Lawrence

One engraving entitled, "Death of Captain Lawrence" dated 1856. Depicts battle between United States and British forces onboard the United States frigate, Chesapeak during the War of 1812. A mortally wounded Captain James Lawrence is carried by three...

GLC08878.0044

Battle of Lake Champlain-McDonough's Victory

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Lake Champlain-McDonough's Victory" dated 1866. Depicts Thomas McDonough's victory during the Battle of Lake Champlain. The naval battle ensued on September 11, 1814, between American and British forces. Engraved...

GLC08878.0045

Patrick Henry Addressing the Virginia Assembly

One engraving entitled, "Patrick Henry Addressing the Virginia Assembly" dated 1856. Depicts Patrick Henry standing at a podium before the Virgina assembly giving his famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech. Engraved by H. B. Hall after a...

GLC08878.0048

Battle of Bunker's Hill

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Bunker's Hill" circa 1861-1877. Depicts British forces marching uphill toward American forces during the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 18, 1775. Engraved by John Godfrey after a paiting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0049

Battle of Long Island

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Long Island" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Continental Army retreating towards Cowanus Creek after combat with highly skilled British forces. Caption notes, "retreat of the Americans under General Stirling across...

GLC08878.0064

Putnam's Escape at Horse Neck

One engraving entitled "Putnam's Escape at Horse Neck" dated 1857. Depicts Israel Putnam escaping from a British raiding party (British Dragoons) in Conneticuit. Putnam's white horse kicks up dirt as they race away from approaching British soilders...

GLC08878.0068

Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells

One engraving entitled "Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells" dated 1856. Depicts the Cherry Valley massacre, November 11, 1778. Jane Wells pleads for her life as a unknown man tries in vain to protect her from the axe of a Native American...

GLC08878.0070

Female Patriotism--Mrs. Steele and General Green

One engraving entitled "Female Patriotism-Mrs. Steele and General Green" dated 1856. Caption notes "take it, you will need it, and I can do without the money." Depicts General Nathanael Green sitting in Mrs. Elizabeth Steele's Kitchen looking...

GLC08878.0073

Storming of Stony Point

One engraving entitled "Storming of Stony Point" dated 1857. Depicts General Anthony Wayne leading a select group of General George Washington's troops to Stony Point, July 16, 1779. Caption notes "March on; carry me into the fort and let me die at...

GLC08878.0074

Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

One engraving entitled "Capture of Fort Ticonderoga" dated 1856. Depicts Ethan Allen along with the Green Mountain Boys, demanding the surrender of the fort. Engraved by Thomas Phillibrown from a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0075

The Bivouac at Monmouth

One engraving entitled, "the Bivouac at Monmouth" dated 1856. Depicts General George Washington resting by the fire during the Battle of Monmouth. Two soliders sleep behind him. Engraved by John Chester Buttre from the original painting by Alonzo...

GLC08878.0076

Battle of Monmouth

One engraving entitled "Battle of Monmouth" dated 1868. Depicts battle between American and British forces during the Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778. Engraved after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0078

Battle of Eutaw Springs

One engraving entitled "Battle of Eutaw Springs" dated 1868. Depicts the Battle of Eutaw Springs, the last engagement in the Carolinas during the Revolutionary War. Engraved from a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0079

Surrender of Colonel Rall at the Battle of Trenton

One engraving entitled, "Surrender of Colonel Rall at the Battle of Trenton" dated 1866. Depicts Colonel Johann Rall and his troops surrendering to George Washington at the Battle of Trenton. Rall clutches a wound that will later prove fatal...

GLC08878.0080

Col. Paul Jones Capturing the Serapis

One engraving entitled "Col. Paul Jones Capturing the Serapis" dated 1866. Depicts Commador Paul Jones capturing the HMS Serapis off the coast of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of...

GLC08878.0081

Massacre of Wyoming

One engraving entitled "Massacre of Wyoming" dated 1866. Depicts the Battle of Wyoming, July 3, 1778, fought between Patriots and Loyalist accompanied by Iroquois raiders. In the forefront of the image an Iroquois warrior prepares to scalp a man...

GLC08878.0082

Death of General Wolfe

One engraving entitled "Death of General Wolfe" dated 1857. Depicts the death of General James Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec, September 13, 1759. General James Wolfe is held upright by two comrades while surrounded by concerned soliders and Native...

GLC08878.0088

Braddock's Retreat

One engraving entitled "Braddock's Retreat" dated 1866. Depicts General Edward Braddock's retreat after an attack by French and Indian forces. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0089

General Taylor at Monterey

One engraving entitled "General Taylor at Monterey" dated 1858. Depicts the Battle of Monterey where the Army of Occupation led by General Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican troops led by General Pedro de Ampudia. Engraved by William Wellstood after an...

GLC08878.0093

Interview Between Lord Howe & Committee of Congress

One engraving entitled "Interview Between Lord Howe & Committee of Congress" dated 1866. Depicts an interview between Lord Howe and the Committee of Congress, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Edward Rutledge. Engraved from the original painting by...

GLC08878.0096