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- GLC#
- GLC08878.0172-View header record
- Type
- Images
- Date
- 1864
- Author/Creator
- Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902
- Title
- Attack on Fort Wagner
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 1 print : b&w Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
One engraving entitled "Attack on Fort Wagner" dated 1864. Depicts close combat between African American Union troops and Confederate forces, defending Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863. African American troops attempt to break through the Confederates defensive line. Engraved from the original painting by Thomas Nast in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.
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