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Colored engraving depicts the engagement between two ships.
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""This representation of the U.S. Frigate, Constitution, Isaac Hull, Esqr. Commander, capturing his Britannic Majesty's Frigate Guerrier, James R. Dacres, Esqr, Commander/Sr. respectfuly inscribed to Capt. Isaac Hull, his Officers and Gallant Crew by their devoted humble servant James Webster"" ""Philda, Published 19th Augt 1813 by James Webster.""
Hull, Isaac, 1773-1843
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Birch, Thomas (Painter)
Tiebout, Cornelius (Engraver)
Webster, James (Publisher)
20 1/2 x 26 3/8 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.540
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