"The Interior of the North Eastern Salient of Fort Fisher during the attack of the 13th 14th & 15th of Jany [sic]." Wilmington, [North Carolina], 1865 Jan. 13-15., 1865 Jan. 13-15.
Dates
- Creation: 1865 Jan. 13-15.
Language of Materials
Collection in English.
Physical Description
1 drawing :
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
2.5 linear feet (32 items in 6 portfolio boxes)Physical Location
pf
Physical Facet
watercolor on paper ;
Dimensions
25 x 71 cm.
General note
AMs inscription on verso.
Unsigned.
Subject: Battle scene inside Fort Fisher depicts fierce fighting with cannon balls flying through air. At foreground (left) three soldiers are wounded, (right) cannons with soldiers firing on the enemy. Distance shows explosions, Cape Fear River and far shore.
Engraved in ILN, 1865 Mar. 18.
Repository Details
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