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Chromolithograph depicting the bombardment of Vera Cruz "by the American Army, commanded by General Scott" and numbers of men and losses printed on either side of title. Scott and army in foreground, burning city and ships in background. Canvas backing.
chromolithographs
canvas
ink
paper (fiber product)
printing (process)
cities
figure- and animal-derived motifs
soldiers
Unidentified Paper
Ink
Coated Canvas
Transfer Printed
Mexican War
Soldier
City
PICTURE, HISTORIC
Printed below image: ""LITH. & PUB. BY J. BAILLIE, 88 ST NEAR 3D AVE. N. YORK""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Baillie, James (Maker)
New York, NY, USA
11.5 x 17 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5029
New York state (United States)
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