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Capture and Burning of Washington, D.C.
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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.
1814
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1814 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | E179 D48 1876a p. 247 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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