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Nevin, M., (fl. 1860) Battle at Lexington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0052 Author/Creator: Nevin, M., (fl. 1860) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 28 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled, "Battle at Lexington" circa 1861-1877. Depicts combat between British forces and American minute-men. On the left an unkown man sits in shock holding the lifeless body of his comrade with another fallen American at his feet. Engraved by J. Rodgers after a painting by M. Nevin.

Nevin, M., fl. 1860
Rodgers, J., fl. 1860

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