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Death of General Wolfe

One engraving entitled, "The death of General Wolfe." Engraving created from original painting by Alonzo Chappel of Wolfe's death in 1759.

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Engraving of James K. Polk

One engraving of James K. Polk dated 1862. Full length seated portrait of Polk based on the painting by Alonzo Chappell.

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Engraving of Zachary Taylor

One engraving of Zachary Taylor dated 1863. Full seated portrait of Taylor based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Engraving of John Tyler

One engraving of John Tyler dated 1863. Full seated portrait of Tyler based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Engraving of Martin Van Buren

One engraving of Martin Van Buren dated 1862. Seated portrait of Van Buren based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Engraving of George Washington

One engraving of George Washington dated 1863. Full seated portrait of Washington based on the painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Inauguration of Washington

One engraving titled Inauguration of Washington dated 1870. Features George Washington taking the oath of office. It is labeled with "Livingston, St Clair, Otis, Knox, Sherman, Washington, Steuben, Adams."

GLC08878.1313

Washington Taking Command of the Army

One engraving titled Washington Taking Command of the Army dated circa 1917. Features George Washington, on a horse leading a line of men through two lines of armed soldiers. Based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Includes a description of the...

GLC08878.1316

Engraving of Martha Washington

One engraving of Martha Washington dated 1872. Seated portrait of Washington based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Engraving of Martha Washington

One engraving of Martha Washington dated 1857. Seated portrait of Washington based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1331

[First Family - Lincoln]

One print of the Lincoln family reading together. Includes Abraham, Mary Todd, Robert Todd and Tad Lincoln. From an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1226

Landing of Roger Williams.

One engraving entitled "Landing of Roger Williams" dated 1867. Depicts the landing of Roger Williams in Rhode Island in 1636. Native American Indians greet him. From a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co.

GLC08878.0006

Engraving of Andrew Jackson

"Likeness from a Daguerreotype taken from life." Published by Johnson, Fry & Co. New York. "Entered according to act of Congress A.D. 1861 by Johnson, Fry & Co. in the clerks office of the district court for the southern district of New York."

GLC01060.01

[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."

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[Engraving of General Edwin V. Sumner]

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

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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...

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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...

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