Chappel, Alonzo (1828-1887) Lord Stirling at the Battle of Long Island
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06195 Author/Creator: Chappel, Alonzo (1828-1887) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Print Date: 1859 Pagination: 1 engraving : col. ; 20.7 x 28 cm. Order a Copy
This hand colored steel engraving is printed by Virtue, Emmins and Co. of New York. Original painting by Alonzo Chappel, engraving by W. Ridgeway. Rich color probably not contemporary. Mounted on acidic card stock. Overall measure is 27.6 x 30.1 cm.
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