circa 1870

Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895

Print

Title: Engraving of John G. Barnard

Biographical sketch is adhered to lower left.

GLC02459.37

circa 1870

Print

Title: Engraving of Milledge L. Bonham

Biographical note is adhered below image.

GLC02459.38

circa 1870

Hall, Henry B., 1808-1884

Print

Title: Engraving of General Braxton Bragg

GLC02459.39

circa 1870

O'Neill, John A., 1836-?

Print

Title: Engraving of General Braxton Bragg

C.B. Richardson Publisher. Engraved by O'Neill NY.

GLC02459.40

circa 1870

Print

Title: Engraving of Nathan George Evans

Biographical note is adhered below the image.

GLC02459.42

circa 1870

Hall, Charles Bryan, 1840-?

Print

Title: Engraving of Theophilus Hunter Holmes

Handwritten biographical note is adhered below the image.

GLC02459.47

circa 1870

Hall, Charles Bryan, 1840-?

Print

Title: Engraving of Benjamin Huger

Handwritten biographical note is adhered below the image.

GLC02459.48

circa 1870

Hall, Charles Bryan, 1840-?

Print

Title: Engraving of David Rumph Jones

Biographical note is adhered below the image.

GLC02459.49

circa 1870

Hall, Charles Bryan, 1840-?

Print

Title: Engraving of Joseph Brevard Kershaw

GLC02459.50

circa 1880

H.B. Hall & Sons, fl. 1850-1900

Print

Title: Engraving of Nathan Bedford Forrest

GLC02460.27

circa 1880

Sadd, Henry S., fl. 1880

Print

Title: Engraving of Gideon Johnson Pillow

Engraved for Biographical Sketches of Eminent American Lawyers.

GLC02460.33

circa 1880

Print

Title: Engraving of Marcus Joseph Wright

GLC02460.42

circa 1876

Ogden, Sarah Perot, 1831-?

Object

Title: [An aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition]

A Woman's Christian commission aid badge for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Hand engraved with the name "Sarah Morris Ogden" on the reverse.

GLC06559.155

circa 1876

Ogden, Sarah Perot, 1831-?

Object

Title: [A pincushion]

Pincushion embroidered with flowers on the front and "EHO" on the reverse.

GLC06559.156

February 6, 1866

Dunphy, Richard D., 1824-1904

Letter

Title: to Gideon Welles

Letter written for Dunphy, who lost both his arms during the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864, to Secretary of the Navy Welles. Also includes a carte de visite (10.1 x 6.2 cm.) pasted to the letter of Dunphy in his uniform with no arms. Wants to know how he can get the medal of honor that was promised to him by Vice Admiral David Farragut. Was on board the flagship USS "Hartford" and says "I was one of the sailors who were wounded in that action and I believe I stand to day the only one in the American Navy who lost both Arms in the late Rebellion." Farragut said he would send the medal by…

GLC08655

February 17, 1866

Curtin, Andrew Gregg, 1815-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H. A. Braidman

Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to a recipient whose name is illegible (possibly H. A. Braidman). Mentions a pending bill in the state legislature (possibly concerning marriage). Notes that he will pass Braidman's letter to the chairman of the proper committee, so that his suggestions may be added to the proposed act. Writes, "...my dear Doctor you must not suppose I am ignorant of the many times you remembered me in your prayers..." Written on Pennsylvania Executive Chamber stationery.

GLC02467.11

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

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

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

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: 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

1866

Powell, William Henry, 1823-1879

Engraving

Title: Siege of Vera Cruz

One engraving entitled "Siege of Vera Cruz" dated 1866. Depicts the Battle of Vera Cruz during the Mexican-American War, March 9-29, 1847. Engraved after the original painting by William Henry Powell in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0092

1866

Powell, William Henry, 1823-1879

Engraving

Title: Storming of Chapultepec

One engraving entitled "Storming of Chapultepec" dated 1866. Depicts the United States victory over Mexican forces during the Battle of Chapultepec, September 12-13, 1847. Engraved from the original painting by William Henry Powell in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0094

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