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Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 Battle at Princeton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0065 Author/Creator: Trumbull, John, 1756-1843 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 28 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

One engraving entitled, "Battle at Princeton" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Battle at Princeton, a victory General George Washington's forces. General Washington is present along with Lieutenant Charles Turnbull. British infantry can be seen on the left. Engraved by J. Rogers after a painting by John Trumbull.

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
Rogers, J., fl. 1860-1861
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Turnbull, Charles, fl. 1776

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