Lithograph, "Battle of Fredericksburg," Made 1863-1872
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In December 1862, Union forces suffered a resounding defeat against heavily entrenched Confederate forces at Fredericksburg, Virginia--resulting in more than 12,000 Union casualties. During the Civil War, prints like this one were the 19th century version of today's late breaking news, helping people understand the enormity of this particular battle. These prints remained appealing to American popular taste into the 1870s.
In December 1862, Union forces suffered a resounding defeat against heavily entrenched Confederate forces at Fredericksburg, Virginia--resulting in more than 12,000 Union casualties. During the Civil War, prints like this one were the 19th century version of today's late breaking news, helping people understand the enormity of this particular battle. These prints remained appealing to American popular taste into the 1870s.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1863-1872
Subject Date
13 December 1862
Keywords
United States, Virginia, Fredericksburg
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.309.977
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Hand coloring
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 14 in
Width: 9.5 in
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