Name/Title
Dangerous GroundEntry/Object ID
1990.45.3Description
Engraving printed on the cover of "Harper's Weekly". The illustration shows a group of men in 18th-century clothing holding guns and swords. The man at the front right is pointing to the right while leaning to speak to the man at his left. The man at the front left of the group is holding a large canteen, a haversack, and has rolled fabric slung over his chest. In the background of the group, two men on horses are raising their hands to signal to group members further back. An unseen man holds up a large United States flag. At the right, one man is on the ground dying while another comforts him. Beneath the image is the label, "DANGEROUS GROUND.--Drawn by Julian Scott.--[See Page 386.]" The back of the page is printed with 4 columns of political news stories.Acquisition
Accession
1990.45Source or Donor
Hathaway, Richard O.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist
Scott, Julian A. (1846-1901)Manufacturer
Harper & BrothersDate made
1876Place
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PrintNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
16 inWidth
11 in