fbpx

Print

Update Our ticketing, donations, and membership sales portal is down for scheduled maintenance on the afternoon of 4/11.

Search Collections

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1812-1815

GUSN

GUSN-103879

Description

Printed engraving of the capture of the Frigate Guerriere by the U.S. Frigate Constitution, mounted in a plain round brass frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

prints (visual works)
brass (alloy)
PRINT

Inscription

"THE US FRIGATE CONSTITUTION / ISAAC HULL ESQr COMMANDER / CAPTURING / HIS B.M.'S FRIGATE GUERRIERE / AUGUST 19th / 1812" (Printed)

Associated Person

Hull, Isaac, Esq.

Associated Building

Ship in print Frigate Guerriere,

Additional Identification Number

3611

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

1/4 in (D), 3 5/8 in (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1943.124

Reparative Language in Collections Records

Historic New England is committed to implementing reparative language description for existing collections and creating respectful and inclusive language description for new collections. If you encounter language in Historic England's Collections Access Portal that is harmful or offensive, or you find materials that would benefit from a content warning, please contact [email protected].