Francis Scott Key | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Francis Scott Key

Francis Scott Key | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Vignetted portrait of Francis Scott Key, author of the poem that inspired "The Star Spangled Banner". The poem was written while he was on a ship in Baltimore harbor during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812.
DESCRIPTION
Vignetted portrait of Francis Scott Key, author of the poem that inspired "The Star Spangled Banner". The poem was written while he was on a ship in Baltimore harbor during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:91705
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Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:Name File
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:Key, Francis Scott
Original Dimensions:5 x 7.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Authors
Music
Poetry
Portraits
Clothing and dress
War of 1812
Men
Patriotism
Lawyers

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