Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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A Daughter of the Revolution
Object Number:
1955.285
Medium:
Graphite on beige paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 5/8 x 13 1/4 in. ( 42.2 x 33.7 cm )
Marks:
inscription: lower right: "First idea / A daughter of the Revolution"
inscription: lower center: "To complete. 22 x 24 inches upright / $450.00 Rights for one year & return of original 300. / over for / chair"
stamped: on back: "PURCHASED BY THE SOCIETY
Inscriptions:
Inscribed at lower right in graphite: "First idea / A daughter of the Revolution"; publication annotations in lower margin
Description:
History
Credit Line:
Purchase, Robert J. Gallione Wilbur Fund
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
