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N. Currier (Firm) General Scott's victorious entry into the City of Mexico Sept. 14th 1847

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02918.01 Author/Creator: N. Currier (Firm) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Print Date: 1847 Pagination: 1 lithograph : col. ; 30.2 x 40.5 cm. Order a Copy

Colored lithograph depicting General Winfield Scott entering Mexico City in 1847. Scott is surrounded by other soldiers on horseback. There is an American flag flying in the background. Printed by N. Currier "in the Clerk's office of the District court of the Southern district of N.Y." at 154 Nassau Street. Small repaired tear alongside lower righthand side.

Currier, Nathaniel, 1813-1888
Currier, Nathaniel, 1813-1888
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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