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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08878.0039 |
| From Archive Folder | Portraits of historical figures: engravings, lithographs, photographs |
| Title | Battle between the Constitution and the Guerriere |
| Date | 1858 |
| Author | Smillie, James David (1807-1885) |
| Additional authors | Chappel, Alonzo (1828-1887) |
| Document Type | Artwork |
| Content Description | Depicts the USS Constitution and the wreckage of the HMS Guerriere, at sea, in the aftermath of the battle between the two ships. Engraved by James David Smillie from an original study by Alonzo Chappel. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co. |
| Subjects | Foreign Affairs Navy Military History Maritime War of 1812 USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) Art, Music, Theater, and Film |
| People | Smillie, James David (1807–1885) Chappel, Alonzo (1828-1887) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Arts & Literature; Naval & Maritime; War of 1812 |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |