Name/Title
Fort Jefferson & View of Key WestEntry/Object ID
1987.01.0084Tags
Civil WarDescription
Woodblock print from the April 19, 1862 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated News featuring an image of Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, the 'Key to the Gulf of Mexico' on the upper half of the page. The lower half depicts a view of Key West from the deck of the USS CONNECTICUT. The view includes Curry's Wharf and Observatory, Filer's Storehouse, Wall & Pinckney's Hotel, Post Office, Tefft's [Tift] Wharf and Observatory, Government Wharves and Coat Depot, Hospital, Railway and Fort Taylor. The lithograph was taken from a sketch by the artist Mr. Waud.Collection
Archive CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Clipping, NewspaperNomenclature Primary Object Term
ClippingNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsPublication Details
Publication Type
NewspaperDate Published
April 19, 1862Printer
Frank Leslie's Illustrated NewspaperDate Printed
April 19, 1862Publication Language
EnglishDimensions
Height
15-1/2 inWidth
20-3/4 inLength
5 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
FairRelationships
Related Entries
Notes
1987.01.1538, 1987.01.1722, 2003.03.0004