circa 1860

Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815

Engraving

Title: The Death of the Earl of Chatham

One engraving of The Death of the Earl of Chatham dated circa 1860. Based on the painting by John Singleton Copley.

GLC08878.1868

circa 1800

Engraving

Title: [Notable men]

One engraving of a set of portraits of notable men dated circa 1800. This is a series of twenty portraits aon one page of notable men including; Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Homer, William Shakespeare, Milton, Byron, Scott, Irving, Chalmers, Campbell, George Washington, Lafayette, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and John Quincy Adams.

GLC08878.1875

1918

Mentor Association

Print

Title: Chateau de la Grange-Bleneau: The Home of Lafayette

One print of the Chateau de la Grange-Bleneau. The chateau was the home of Marquis de Lafayette. Reverse side contains a biography of the Marquis de Lafayette and his involvement during the American Revolution.

GLC08878.1689

circa 1850

Engraving

Title: Military Costume of the Revolution

One engraving titled Military Costume of the Revolution dated circa 1850. Includes five men in military uniform, the man in the center is drawn to look like George Washington. In the four corners are additional men in the uniforms of the Hessians, a rifleman, The British and the French. In the lower center is vignette with the title of the image seated on the vignette is a Native American and an American soldier. Also depicts the American and British flags.

GLC08878.1304

1789

Stillman, Samuel, fl. 1789

Pamphlet

Title: Dr. Stillmans Oration

GLC10155

circa 1872

Longacre, James Barton, 1794-1869

Engraving

Title: David Wooster

One booklet from the second volume of "The National Portrait Gallery of Distingued Americans." Contains print of David Wooster and biography. The second volume was originally printed in 1835.

GLC08878.1043

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Lexington and Baltimore

features picture of Lexington battle in 1775 and the battle of Baltimore in 1861.

GLC08414.3

1855

Chapel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: The Death Warrant of Major Andre

One engraving entitled "The Death Warrant of Major Andre" dated 1855. Depicts the arrest of Major John Andre, a British officer during the American Revolution, on charges of spying. Engraved by G.R. Hall after a painting by Alonzo Chapel.

GLC08878.0069

1857

Chapel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Camden--Death of De Kalb

One engraving entitled "Battle of Camden-Death of De Kalb" dated 1857. Depicts the death of Revolutionary War hero Johann DeKalb during the Battle of Camden, August 16, 1780. DeKalb was mortally wounded after his horse was shot from under him. Engraved after the original painting by Alonzo Chappel. Painting was in possession of publisher at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0071

1857

Blauvelt, Charles F., 1824-1900

Engraving

Title: Treason of Arnold

One engraving entitled "Treason of Arnold" dated 1857. Depicts Benedict Arnold persuading Major John Andre to hide documents in his boot. Caption notes "Arnold persuades Andre to conceal the papers in his boot." Engraved by William Wellstood after an original painting by Charles F. Blauvelt. Original painting in possession of the publisher at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0072

1857

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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 the head of the column." Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0074

1856

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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

1856

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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 Chappel. Painting in possession of publishers are time of engraving.

GLC08878.0076

1861-1877

Warren, Henry, 1794-1879

Engraving

Title: Gen. Marion & the British Officers

One engraving entitled "Gen. Marion & the British Officers" circa 1861-1877. Depicts General Francis Marion inviting a British officer to share a meal with him. Soliders rest in the background. Engraved by William Ridgeway after a painting by Henry Warren, honorary member of the Philidelphia Society of the Arts.

GLC08878.0077

1868

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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

1868

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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. Engraved from a painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publisher at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0080

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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 the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0081

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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. Nearby, a warrior wielding a hatchet chases an injured man. Engraved from the original painiting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publisher.

GLC08878.0082

1858

Oertal, Johannes Adam Simon, 1823-1909

Engraving

Title: Defence of Fort Moultrie, S.C.

One engraving entitled "Defence of Fort Moultire, S.C." dated 1858. Depicts Sergeant William Jasper and troops defending Fort Moultrie from British forces, June 28, 1776. Sergeant William Jasper raises the South Carolina flag as nearby soliders ready a cannon. Engraved by G.R. Hall from a painting by Johannes Adam Simon Oertel.

GLC08878.0083

1780

Moran, Edward Percy, 1862-1935

Engraving

Title: America's First Ally

One engraving entitled "America's First Ally" dated 1780. Caption notes, "The return of Lafayette with assurances of good will from France." Depicts George Washington and Gilbert du Motier Lafayette surrounded by cheerful bystanders and soliders. Engraved after a painting by Edward Percy Moran. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0085

1861-1877

Rogers, J. fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: [Portraits of John Trumbull, Daniel Boone, Benjamin Rush, John Eager Howard and William Pinkney]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portraits of John Trumbull, Daniel Boone, Benjamin Rush, John Eager Howard, and William Pinkney. Engraved by John Rogers.

GLC08878.0095

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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 Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0096

1787

Rogers, J. fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: Members of the Federal Convention 1787

One engraving entitled "Members Of The Federal Convention" dated 1787. Portraits of Rufus King, John, Dickinson, Gouverneur Robert Morris, Oliver Ellsworth, John Rutledge. Engraved by J. Rogers.

GLC08878.0109

1943

United States. Office of War Information. Division of Public Inquiries.

Poster

Title: Americans will always fight for liberty

OWI No. 26. Government printing Office O-502684. By artist Bernard Perlin (1918- ). U.S. soldiers in helmets and coats march forward on snow, looking back in review at colonial militiamen with rifles, some in torn clothing or bloody bandages. A badge of the U.S. flag is displayed prominently on the shoulder of the soldier nearest the viewer.

GLC09520.37