NEW YORK--CENTENNIAL OF THE CAPTURE OF MAJOR ANDRÉ, AT TARRYTOWN, SEPT. 23D--THE LAST PHASE IF ARNOLD'S TREASON--MAJOR ANDRÉ BEING LED TO THE PLACE OF EXECUTION.
NEW YORK--CENTENNIAL OF THE CAPTURE OF MAJOR ANDRÉ, AT TARRYTOWN, SEPT. 23D--THE LAST PHASE IF ARNOLD'S TREASON--MAJOR ANDRÉ BEING LED TO THE PLACE OF EXECUTION.
Entry/Object ID
L.2012.236
Description
Colored engraving of soldiers and civilians in front of one story building; Andre, flanked by two soldiers, prepares to descend porch steps; soldiers with guns flank path; soldiers on horses at center left and center right; fife and drum corps at center right; figures on porch; figures on road at bottom left; at bottom right printed (in image), "J E TAYLOR"; at bottom center printed, "NEW YORK--CENTENNIAL OF THE CAPTURE OF MAJOR ANDRÉ, AT TARRYTOWN, SEPT. 23D--THE LAST PHASE IF ARNOLD'S TREASON--MAJOR ANDRÉ BEING LED TO THE PLACE OF EXECUTION."," DRAWN BY JAS. E. TAYLOR.--SEE PAGE 87."; at left edge printed from bottom, "OCTOBER 9, 1880.]", "FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER.", "89"; text on verso.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
James E. Taylor
Attribution
Artist
Manufacturer
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
Date made
Oct 9, 1880
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
l.2012.236
L..2012.236
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
11 in
Width
14-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 11 x 14 1/8 in. (27.9 x 35.9 cm)
Material
Paper, ink, Watercolor
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Paper is yellowed at edges; page cut from journal at bottom edge; vertical crease at center; stain at top center; stain at top left; crease along bottom edge; grey marks at top right; verso: soiled; tape at top right and top left; orange stain at lower left edge.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William Diebold
Notes
Former owner
Related Entries
Notes
L.2012.235 - Engraving - Similar item
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
This object was accessioned in 2012, but it was acquired earlier [Jessa J. Krick, 4/12/2012].
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Archive Room, Shelf O3, B8