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Bureau of Engraving & Priting Battle at Cowpens

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0059 Author/Creator: Bureau of Engraving & Priting Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 20.2 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Cowpens" circa 1861-1877. Depicts combat between Colonel William Washington (on white horse) and Banastre Tarleton (on black horse) during the Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, January 17, 1781. Published by the Bureau of Engraving & Printing.

Washington, William A., 1752-1810
Tarleton, Banastre, 1754-1833

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