"Washington at the Battle of Trenton," 1870 Engraving
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On the morning of December 26, 1776, George Washington and the Continental Army made a surprise attack on a Hessian garrison near Trenton, New Jersey. Washington's army routed the unsuspecting enemy. The victory boosted the Continental Army's flagging morale and inspired hope -- and reenlistments. This print, made on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the American Revolution, commemorates the battle.
On the morning of December 26, 1776, George Washington and the Continental Army made a surprise attack on a Hessian garrison near Trenton, New Jersey. Washington's army routed the unsuspecting enemy. The victory boosted the Continental Army's flagging morale and inspired hope -- and reenlistments. This print, made on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the American Revolution, commemorates the battle.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1870
Subject Date
26 December 1776
Creators
Keywords
United States, New Jersey, Trenton
Trenton, Battle of, Trenton, N.J., 1776
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.8998
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant material)
Glass (Material)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Brown
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 23 in
Width: 27 in
Length: 1.75 in
Inscriptions
On front: WASHINGTON AT THE BATTLE OF TRENTON/ From original picture by F.I. Henry in the possession of Charles J. Peterson. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1870...
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