Collection Highlights
Ma-Nuncue
Date:
After 1826
Object Number:
PR.221.58
Medium:
Engraving
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fort Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina
Object Number:
X.447
Date:
1863
Medium:
Graphite on paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 5.7 x 9.5 cm )
Marks:
Signed: at lower:"W.T. Crane, Del."
Inscribed: at bottom center:"Appearance of Fort Sumter, Sept. 2d. 1863"
Inscribed: on the reverse, in ink:"Hon. E. M. Stanton / Secy. of War / with the compliments of Q. A. Gillmore / Brig. Genl. / Morris Isd. / S.C.
Inscriptions:
Signed and inscribed at lower left in graphite: "W.T. Crane, Del."; inscribed at lower center: "Appearnce of Fort Sumter, Sepr. 2d. 1863."; verso inscribed in brown ink: "Hon. E.M. Stanton / Secy. Of War / with the compliments of Q.A. Gillmore / Brig. Genl. / Morris 1st. / S.C. / Sept. 6th 1863"
Description:
Military
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
