1861-1877

Jones, Fitz Edwin, 1860-?

Engraving

Title: Unknown

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Caption notes "engraved expressely for the ladies' repository." Depicts a mother helping her two children get dressed. The mother fixes her daughter's hair as her son puts on his socks and shoes. A white cat stands atop a pile of laundry watching the little girl. Engraved by Fitz Edwin Jones.

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1861-1877

Birch, Thomas, 1779-1851

Engraving

Title: unknown

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts the capture of the British frigate Macedonian by the U.S. frigate United States, captained by Stephen Decatur. Engaged in battle, the frigate Macedonian appears defeated with tattered sails.The United States looks unscathed flying a colorful American flag from its mast. Painted by Thomas Birch. Engraver Unknown.

GLC08878.0037

1861-1877

Chapin, J.B., fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: Action Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

One engraving entitled "Action Between the Constitution and the Guerriere" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the naval battle of August 19,1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The Constitution destroys the Guerriere's mast and sails. Engraved by J. Rogers after a painting by J.B. Chapin.

GLC08878.0038

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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 sailors struggle to stay afloat atop Guerriere's sinking mast. Engraved by James D. Smillie after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Original painting in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0039

1866

Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873

Engraving

Title: Massacre at Fort Mimms

One engraving entitled "Massacre at Fort Mimms" dated 1866. Depicts the massacre of August 30, 1819. The Red Sticks, a warring faction of Creek Native Americans storm Fort Mimms, overwhelming the militia. Creeks use hatchets and knives to attack settler men, women, and children. In the center of the painting a solider embraces a praying woman. Engraver unknown.

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1858

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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. Painting was in possession of the publisher at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0041

1856

Carter, D. M., 1827-1881

Engraving

Title: The Battle of New Orleans

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of New Orleans" dated 1856. Depicts combat between US and British forces during the battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. United States forces, led by Andrew Jackson won a stunning victory over larger British forces. Engraved by Thomas Phillibrown after a painting by D.M. Carter.

GLC08878.0042

1857

Wellstood, William, 1819-1900

Engraving

Title: The Battle of the Thames-Death of Tecumesh

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of the Thames-Death of Tecumseh" dated 1857. Depicts the conflict of October 5, 1813. U.S. forces led by General William Henry Harrison battle British forces and Native American warriors led by Tecumseh at Moraviantown. An American solider, astride a white horse, shoots a Native American, presumably Tecumesh. Engraved by William Wellstood after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Original painting in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0043

1856

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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 sailors. Caption notes, "don't give up the ship." Engraved by H.B. Hall after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Painting was in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0044

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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 after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Original painting in possession of the publisher at time of engraving. Engraver unkown.

GLC08878.0045

1861-1877

Chapin, John Reuben, 1823-1894

Engraving

Title: Interview between General Jackson & Weatherford

One engraving entitled, "Interview Between General Jackson & Weatherford" circa 1861-1877. Depicts General Andrew Jackson and William Weatherford speaking inside a spacious tent. Jackson appears relaxed, seated at a small table while Weatherford stands near the opening of the tent. A solider stands guard outside. Engraved by W. Ridgeway after a painting by John Reuben Chapin.

GLC08878.0046

1861-1877

Riddle, fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: Battle of Niagara

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Niagara" circa 1861-1877. Depicts American Infrantry charging the British during the battle of Niagara (aka the battle of Lundy's Lane) on July 25, 1814. Engraved by William Strickland from a sketch by Major Riddle.

GLC08878.0047

1856

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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 painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0048

1861-1877

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: 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

1861-1877

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843

Engraving

Title: Battle of Bunker Hill

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Bunker Hill" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the death of General Joseph Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 18, 1775. In the center of the paiting General Joseph Warren collapses in the arms of a fellow American who pushes away the incoming bayonett of a British officer. On the right side of the painting an enlisted African American man stands behind a British solider. Caption notes "from the celebrated picture by Trumbull." Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0050

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: The Battle of Bunker Hill

One engraving entitled "The Battle of Bunker Hill," circa 1861-1877. Similar to John Trumbull's painting "Battle of Bunker Hill" but image is reversed. Depicts the death of General Joseph Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. In the center of the painting General Joseph Warren collapses in the arms of a fellow American who pushes away the incoming bayonett of a British officer. On the left side of the image an enlisted African American man stands behind a British solider. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0051

1861-1877

Nevin, M., fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: Battle at Lexington

One engraving entitled, "Battle at Lexington" circa 1861-1877. Depicts combat between British forces and American minute-men. On the left an unkown man sits in shock holding the lifeless body of his comrade with another fallen American at his feet. Engraved by J. Rodgers after a painting by M. Nevin.

GLC08878.0052

1856

Chapel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: The Battle at Lexington

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Lexington" dated 1856. Depicts combat between British forces and American minute-men during the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. Engraved by James Smillie after a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0053

1861-1877

Smillie, James, fl. 1855-1861

Engraving

Title: Head Quarters at Newburgh

One engraving entitled, "Head Quarters at Newburgh" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a distant view of George Washington's headquarters along the Hudson River, Newburgh, New York. In the center of the image an American flag flies from a towering flagpole. Caption notes "for Irvings life of Washington." Drawn and engraved by James Smillie. Printed by W. Pate.

GLC08878.0054

1780

Engraving

Title: Charleston, S.C. in 1780

2nd copy of GLC08878.0056

GLC08878.0057

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving & Priting

Engraving

Title: Battle at Cowpens

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Cowpens" circa 1861-1877. Depicts combat between Colonel William Washington (on white horse) and Banastre Tarleton (on black horse) during the Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, January 17, 1781. Published by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing.

GLC08878.0059

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Valley Forge

One engraving entitled "Valley Forge" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the harsh conditions experienced by the American Continental Army soliders stationed at the Valley Forge Military camp in Pennsylvania over the winter of 1777-1778. Published by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing.

GLC08878.0060

1857

Schussele, Christian, 1824-1879

Engraving

Title: The Battle of Germantown

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Germantown" dated 1857. Depicts American forces lying siege to Chew House during the Battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1777. Engraved by G. Illman from an original study by Christian Schuessele. Published by George Palmer Putnam.

GLC08878.0061

1857

Goffin, J.M., fl. 1857

Engraving

Title: Battle of Trenton

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Trenton" dated 1857. Depicts combat between Contintental Army soliders (commanded by General George Washington) and Hessian soliders (commanded by Colonel Johann Rall) at the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey, December 26, 1776. Engraved by J.M. Goffin from an original study by Christian Schuessele. Published by George Palmer Putnam.

GLC08878.0062

1776

Nevin, M., fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: Retreat from Long Island Aug. 29 1776

One engraving entitled "Retreat From Long Island Aug. 29, 1776" dated 1776. Depicts the Continental Army retreating after being defeated by British forces at the Battle of Long Island, August 29, 1776. Engraved by Henry Brian Hall after a painting by M. Nevin. Printed by W. Pate. Original painting in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

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