Battle of Springfield: Give 'Em Watts Painting, 1908

Name/Title

Battle of Springfield: Give 'Em Watts Painting, 1908

Entry/Object ID

2025.055.003

Description

Painting of the Battle of Springfield depicts Parson Caldwell bringing Watt Hymn books from the doomed Presbyterian Church to be used as paper wadding needed by the colonial riflemen. As he handed the books to the soldiers, he shouted, "Here, boys, give 'em Watts."

Artwork Details

Subject

Battle of Springfield

Acquisition

Accession

2025.055

Acquisition Method

Found