Image / The Storming of Cerro Gordo April 18th, 1847

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Title: The Storming of Cerro Gordo April 18th, 1847
Date Created and/or Issued: [1847]
Publication Information: Philad. ; R. Magee
Contributing Institution: California State Library
Collection: California History Section Picture Catalog
Rights Information: Please contact the contributing institution for more information regarding the copyright status of this object.
Description: 2001-0016.
View of American forces storming the hill towards Cerro Gordo; cannon at right; soldier with American flag left. Mexican troups on the hill in the distance.
Text below the print: "Published by R. Magee," (left); N.W. corner of 2d and Chestnut Sts. Philada." (right); below the title "American forces 8000" (left); "Mexican forces 14,000" (right).
Type: image
Format: Pictorial works.
Nonprojected graphic
Extent: 1 print : lithograph, hand col. ; image 8 1/8 x 12 in. on 13 1/2 x 18 in. sheet.
Identifier: (C)001380638CSL01-Aleph
(DRA)VVV-3895
Language: English
Subject: Mexican War, 1846-1848--Pictorial works
Soldiers--American--Mexico--Cerro Gordo
Cerro Gordo (Mexico)--Pictorial works
Prints
Lithographs
Place: Mexico
Cerro Gordo
Cerro Gordo (Mexico)

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