Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
GHS 2388Description
Thin black painted wooden frame. Black and white photograph mounted on white board. Four ships at seas, engaged in battle, coastline seen in the distance.
Print has marks from the white card taped to the back of the frame that reads, "#313 Photograph of a Lithograph in the Henry Walke Mexican War Museum". Portfolio presented to the Navy by Mrs. Clarence Dillon, descendent of the artist, Rear admiral Walke. no.7 in the photograph. Painted by H.A. Walke, Lt. U.S.,N. drawn on stone by Pfav. (?) Lithograph by Sarony and Major in the Clerk's office of the District Court in the Southern district of New York. The capture of the city of Tolassus, under the command of Commander M.C. Perry and the destruction of the fort mounting 3 long 25 pounders, with heavy guns by the US Steamer Scorpion= Commander Bigelow, Steamer Spitfire, Lt. Comdre, 2.2. Lee and Schooner Bonita, LT. Commander Berrian, June 15, 1867.Dimensions
Height
17-1/4 inWidth
21-1/4 inDepth
5/8 inAccessories
Accessory
FrameNotes
Think black painted wooden frameAccessory
FrameNotes
Think black painted wooden frameMaterial
Wood, glass, paper, PhotographicProvenance
Notes
For donation information, see GHS catalogue: "January 1969. Picture, photograph of Lithograph in the Henry Walke Mexican Museum. See back of picture #313."