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Description
1999-0124. PRINTS-F-SIZE: MEXICAN WAR, 1846-1848 American soldiers firing canons behind a wall; soldier holding sign "Death or victory" (left); two yellow canons and American flag (right); Major Brown pointing towards battle; Rio Grand River between American & Mexican troops; 1846. Text below print: " The Repulsion of the Mexicans, and bombardment of Metamoras; by the U. S. Troops, under Major Brown at 5 a.m. of the 3rd May. Entered according to Act of Congress, A.D. 1846 by Sarony & Major in the Clerks Office of the Dist. Court of the South Dist. of N. York.
Type
image
Format
Pictorial works. Nonprojected graphic
Extent
1 print : lithograph, hand col. ; image 8 1/8 x 12 5/8 in. on 10 x 14 in. sheet.
Identifier
(C)001378415CSL01-Aleph (DRA)VVV-1655
Language
English
Subject
Mexican War, 1846-1848--Pictorial works Campaigns & battles--Mexico--Matamoros Matamoros (Mexico)--Pictorial works Prints Lithographs
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