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Magee, R. (fl. 1847) [Portrait of Winfield Scott]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02918.01.01 Author/Creator: Magee, R. (fl. 1847) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Print Date: circa 1847 Pagination: 1 lithograph : col. ; 37.7 x 28.3 cm. Order a Copy

Portrait of General Winfield Scott. Portrait is surrouned by small battle scenes with names "Lundyz Lane," "Chippewa," "Vera Cruz," and "Cerro Gordo." Printed by R. Magee. Included as collateral with GLC02918.01.

Magee, R., fl. 1847
Magee, Richard, fl. 1847-1876
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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