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Powell, William Henry, (1823-1879) Siege of Vera Cruz

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0092 Author/Creator: Powell, William Henry, (1823-1879) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1866 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 27 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "Siege of Vera Cruz" dated 1866. Depicts the Battle of Vera Cruz during the Mexican-American War, March 9-29, 1847. Engraved after the original painting by William Henry Powell in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

Powell, William Henry, 1823-1879

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