Book or Pamphlet
Capture and Burning of Washington, D.C.

Etching depicting the burning of Washington, D.C. by the British during the War of 1812. In the foreground are a number of soldiers moving toward the Capitol. In the background the U.S. Capitol building is on fire. |
Image ID: | 91935 |
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Creation Date: | 1814 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Washington |
County: | |
State: | District of Columbia |
Collection Name: | Library Collection |
Genre: | Book or Pamphlet |
Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | E179 D48 1876a p. 247 |
Original Dimensions: | 5 x 3.5 inches |
Horses |
Capitol buildings |
Capitols |
Trees |
Fires |
Cities and towns |
Military uniforms |
Ordnance |
Soldiers |
War of 1812 |
Men |
Wagons |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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