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1311 - Print
"Conclusion de la Campagne de 1781 en Virginie" mixed line and stipple engraving by Le Mire published in 1781. "To his exellency General Washington this likeness of his friend, the Marquess de la Fayette, is humbly dedicated." In the image Marquess is in the front of the picture plane with his sword in his hand and horse and servant at his side. With his other hand he draws the viewers attention with his pointed finger to soldiers in the backgrou...
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4603 - Painting
"The Battle of Bennington" is a black and white oil painting with light blue sky painted by Frederick Coffay Yohn in 1898. The painting depicts a man in the center dropping his gun, as two armies fire upon one another and use their guns as blunt instruments in Walloomsac, New York on August 16, 1777. In 1898, Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the American Revolution." Lodge commissioned the finest illustrators for the book, among them was...
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983.36.756 - Newspaper
Clippings of a newspaper article regarding the construction of the warship the Monitor, "which figured in the notable sea fight with the Merrimac." The account was given by Reverend Samuel C. Bushnell at a meeting of the Get Together Club at St. Peter's parish house in Arlington. The article is undated and there is no indication of which journalist authored it or in which newspaper it was printed.
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988.508.118 - Painting
"The Surrender of Burgoyne" was painted in 1898 by F. C. Yohn. Black, grey and white oil on canvas with a muted blue sky. Image depicts the surrender of General Sir John Burgoyne giving his sword to Major Horatio Gates at Saratoga, NY on October 17, 1777. The disarmed British soldiers passed between the American lines, which extended for nearly a mile. General Burgoyne, stepped to one side, drew his sword, in silence, handed it to General Gates,...
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988.508.123 - Painting
"Battle of Lake Champlain October 11-12 1776," by Carlton T. Chapman 1898. Vertical oil painting in black and white showing burning boat at shoreline. Chapman was born in New London, Ohio in 1860 and died in 1925. He studied at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League in NYC. His specialty was marine landscapes and he also was a war correspondent and artist for Harper's Weekly during the Spanish-American War. The painting...
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988.508.129 - Painting
"Ranger Defeats the Drake" by Carlton Theodore Chapman in 1898. Color oil painting shows two ships in battle and smoking during the The Battle of Lake Champlain in April 1778. This painting was commissioned, but not used in Lodge's book, The Story of the Revolution.
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988.508.135 - Painting
"The Capture of Paulus Hook" depicts the battle where Henry Lee captured Paulus Hook in Jersey City, New Jersey. The artist Clyde Asmer Deland was active in the Philadelphia region. He graduated from the University of Rochester. He painted historic scenes for the National Museum and Carpenter's Hall. He also illustrated Rafael Sabatini's Captain Blood. This illustration was in Henry Cabot Lodge's Story of the Revolution (Volume 2, Page 139) a...
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988.508.136 - Painting
"The Capture of Ticonderoga by Ethan Allen" is a black and white oil on canvas 1898, by F. C. Yohn. Battle scene of Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys' capture of Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain May 10th 1775. "There was little resistance and the sentries, after one or two shots, threw down their arms." In 1898 Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution;" this image is in Volume 2, Page 61. The painting was donated in 1...
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988.508.138 - Painting
1898 oil painting in color by Hugh W, Ditzler entitled "Battle of Monmouth." The battle scene depicts cannons, specifically Oswald's artillery, which had drawn two additional guns from Varnum's brigade, exchanging shots with the enemy (Native Americans). It was the last battle between the British and the Native Americans and took place in Monmouth, New Jersey on June 28, 1778. Painting appears in The story of the Revolution by Henry Cabot Lo...
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988.508.141 - Painting
1898 oil painting entitled "The Capture of Stony Point by Wayne;" black and white by F. C. Yohn in 1898. On back - "Wayne at Stoney Point. As Wayne was crossing the Abatis, a musket-ball struck him in the head, dazed as he was by the blow, he called out that if he was mortally hurt he wanted to die in the Fort, and his aides picked him up and bore him forward." In 1898 Henry Cabot Lodge wrote The Story of the American Revolution, this image is...
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988.508.146 - Painting
"Bayonette Charge at the Battle of Camden" watercolor by E. Pollhast in black and white circa 1898, which shows the defeat of British forces under Cornwallis by the Second Maryland Brigade at the battle of Camden on August 16, 1780. In Henry Cabot Lodge's book, "The Story Of the Revolution" (Volume 2, Page 68.) Donated by Susan Day Parker in 1904.
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988.508.148 - painting
This grisaille oil painting entitled "The Battle of Guilford Court House" was painted by F. C. Yohn in 1898. It depicts the First Maryland Regiment fighting British troops, supported by General George Washington. A cannon, debris, dead and dying men, and a dead horse are also depicted. The painting was commissioned by Henry Cabot Lodge and was included on page 421 in "The Story of the Revolution," published in 1903. Yohn completed 35 work...
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988.508.151 - Painting
Black and white painting "The Destruction of Falmouth" by Carlton Theodore Chapman. A black and white oil painting on canvas, depicting a maritime battle near Falmouth, Maine in 1775. The painting was commissioned by Henry Cabot Lodge for his 1903 book "The Story of the Revolution," where it is on page 119.
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988.508.152 - Painting
Oil painting in black and white entitled "Battle of Lake Champlain" by Carlton Theodore Chapman in 1898. The painting depicts ships in battle with American flags on the masts. It was commissioned by Henry Cabot Lodge, but not used in his book, "The Story of the Revolution." It was donated to Beverly Historical Society and Museum in 1904.
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988.508.153 - Painting
Black, white and muted blue oil painting entitled "The Battle of Princeton" by F. C. Yohn in 1898. The new Pennsylvania militia in the van wavered under British fire, and began to give way. Washington rode rapidly to the front, reined his horse within 30 yards of the enemy, and called on his men to stand firm. In 1898, Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution," this image is in Vol. I, p. 219. The painting was donated by Susan D...
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988.508.154 - Painting
"The Defense of Fort Sullivan, June 28, 1776" by Frederick Coffay Yohn in 1898. Painting in black and white with blue skies of the defense of Fort Sullivan. With 450 men General Moultrie withstood the British cannonade. Man yelling in foreground, background of cannons aimed at ships in the Harbour. In 1898, Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution;" this image is in Vol. I, Page 131. The painting was donated to Beverly Histori...
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988.508.155 - Painting
"The Battle of Eutaw Spings" by F. C. Yohn in 1898. In this battle the British center broke before the charge of the Virginian and Maryland regiments. Oil painting in black and white with very pale blue sky, shows confusion in battle, charge being lead and a flag in the background In 1898, Henry Cabot Lodge wrote The Story of the Revolution; this image is found in Vol 2, p. 111. The painting was donated to Beverly Historical Society and Mus...
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988.508.159 - Painting
"The Repulse of the Hessians Under Count Donop at Fort Mercer" by F. C. Yohn in 1898 depicts the attack on Fort Mercer at Red Bank, NJ on October 22, 1777. Donop rallied his men and led them again to the attack, but they were met by such a relentless fire that they gave way. Donop was mortally wounded. Oil on canvas in black and white with a blue sky. In 1898, Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution;" this image is in Vol I, Page...
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988.508.207 - Painting
"The Battle of Hobkirk's Hill" is a black and white oil painting by F. C. Yohn in 1898. It depicts the charge of Colonel George Washington's cavalry against the British right flank to cover the American retreat. In 1898, Henry Cabot Lodge wrote "The Story of the Revolution," this painting is in Vol. 2, p. 103. Lodge commissioned the finest illustrators for the book, among them was Yohn. He completed 35 works for the book, all of which are in t...
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991.63.5 - Print
Black and white print of George Washington with a servant/ soldier (?) and horse on his right and to his left are cannons facing the bay.
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