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Elegy: On the Death of James Lawrence, Esq. late Commander of the U.S. Frigate Chesapeake, 1813 - Captain James Lawrence took command of the USS Chesapeake in May 1813 during the War of 1812. On June 1, the seasoned crew of the British frigate HMS Shannon disabled and captured the Chesapeake after a short but intense battle--during which the mortally wounded Captain Lawrence issued a last command: "Don't give up the ship!" This elegy honors the fallen captain.
1813
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Elegy: On the Death of James Lawrence, Esq. late Commander of the U.S. Frigate Chesapeake, 1813
Captain James Lawrence took command of the USS Chesapeake in May 1813 during the War of 1812. On June 1, the seasoned crew of the British frigate HMS Shannon disabled and captured the Chesapeake after a short but intense battle--during which the mortally wounded Captain Lawrence issued a last command: "Don't give up the ship!" This elegy honors the fallen captain.
Calabash Bottle, 1850-1855 - Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks often were decorated with symbols of national pride. Other flasks, like this one, contain images of foreign newsmakers. Many Americans embraced Louis Kossuth, a mid-century Hungarian patriot and revolutionist. Kossuth arrived in the U. S. in 1851 after a failed attempt to set up a democratic Hungarian state.
1850-1855
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Calabash Bottle, 1850-1855
Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured flasks often were decorated with symbols of national pride. Other flasks, like this one, contain images of foreign newsmakers. Many Americans embraced Louis Kossuth, a mid-century Hungarian patriot and revolutionist. Kossuth arrived in the U. S. in 1851 after a failed attempt to set up a democratic Hungarian state.
Broadside Notice of Naval Battle during the War of 1812, "Captain Hull's Victory" -
August 19, 1812
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Broadside Notice of Naval Battle during the War of 1812, "Captain Hull's Victory"
Oil Painting, Frigate, 1825-1850 -
1825-1850
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Oil Painting, Frigate, 1825-1850
Engraving, "Capture of H.B.M. Frigate 'Macedonian' by the U.S. Frigate 'United States,'" War of 1812 -
October 30, 1812
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Engraving, "Capture of H.B.M. Frigate 'Macedonian' by the U.S. Frigate 'United States,'" War of 1812

Elegy: On the Death of James Lawrence, Esq. late Commander of the U.S. Frigate Chesapeake, 1813

Calabash Bottle, 1850-1855

Broadside Notice of Naval Battle during the War of 1812, "Captain Hull's Victory"

Oil Painting, Frigate, 1825-1850

Engraving, "Capture of H.B.M. Frigate 'Macedonian' by the U.S. Frigate 'United States,'" War of 1812