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Gen. Zachary Taylor, the Hero of the Rio Grande

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Collection Type

  • art

Date

ca. 1845

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 201-210

GUSN

GUSN-199189

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Description

This color lithograph depicts Gen. Zachary Taylor on a horse, the hero of the Rio Grande.

Details

Descriptive Terms

generals
military personnel
portraits
heroes
color lithographs
prints (visual works)

Physical Description

1 color lithograph

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1919-03-10

Reference Code

GC002.02.208

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

18 1/8 x 13 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of W. S. Appleton, March 10, 1919

Record Details

Originator

Currier, Nathaniel (Lithographer)
Currier, Nathaniel (Publisher)

Material Type

color lithographs
prints (visual works)

Other People

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 201-210

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