The Pictorial Field-Book of the War of 1812; or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the Last War for American Independence
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Title: The Pictorial Field-Book of the War of 1812; or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the Last War for American Independence
Author:
Written, illustrated and engraved by Benson John Lossing (American, Beekman, New York 1813–1891 Dover Plains, New York)
Artist:
Frontispiece after A. Bigot (French, active ca. 1842)
Lithographer:
Frontispiece lithographed by Thomas S. Sinclair (American, Orkney Islands, Scotland 1805–1881 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Engraver:
William Barritt (American, born New York State 1822)
Publisher:
Harper & Brothers (American, New York)
Date: 1868
Medium: Illustrations: wood engraving, color lithographs
Dimensions: 10 7/8 x 7 3/16 x 2 3/8 in. (27.7 x 18.3 x 6 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1946
Object Number: 46.51.2
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