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"Camp Sargent," Encampment of the Boston Light Infantry at Springfield, Mass., July 1840

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1840-07

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 31-40

GUSN

GUSN-198944

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Description

This lithograph depicts a detailed view of the encampment, showing soldiers at attention, tents, and people watching.

Details

Descriptive Terms

army camps
soldiers
infantries
prints (visual works)
lithographs

Additional Identification Number

Prints and Engravings Collection Number 35OVR

Physical Description

1 lithograph

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1923-05-03

Reference Code

GC002.02.035

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

12.5 x 15.75 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Mr. B. Stevens, 1923

Places

Springfield (Hampden County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Burt, James (Artist)
Champney, Benjamin, 1817-1907 (Lithographer)

Material Type

prints (visual works)
lithographs

Restrictions

Good -- has been restored, a sizable tear has been mended; discolored, brown

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 31-40

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