15 prints : etching, engraving, some col.; 1760-1770.
Summary
Views associated with the lives of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. Includes scenes from the French and Indian War and the 1762 attack on Havana, Cuba.
EM1765. Part of the Town and Harbour of Halifax in Nova Scotia / Jas. Mason -- EM1772. A View of Louisburg in North America, taken near the Light House / P. Canot -- EM1781. A View of Miaramichi, a French Settlement in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, destroyed by Brigadier Murray / Paul Sandby -- EM1782. A View of the City of Quebec / P. Benazech -- EM1785. A View of Cape Rouge or Carouge, Nine Miles above the City of Quebec on the North Shore of the River St. Laurence / Peter Mazell -- EM1786. A View of the Landing Place above the Town of Quebec / P.C. Canot -- EM1787. A View of the Fall of MOntmorenci and the Attack made by General Wolfe / Wm. Elliot -- EM1791. A View of the Orphan's or Urseline Nunnery, taken from the Ramparts / James Mason -- EM1823. A view of part of the town of Boston in New England and Brittish [sic] ships of war landing their troops / Paul Revere
EM1843. The Town and Harbour of Halifax in Nova Scotia, As appears from George Island / Jas. Mason -- EM1888. A View of the North West part of the City of Quebec, taken from St. Charles's River / P. Benazech -- EM1920. Perspective View of the Landing and Marching the troops along the shore, towards the fort Cojimar [Havana, Cuba] / James Mason -- EM1921. View of Entring [sic] the Breach of the Moro Castle [Havana, Cuba] / Canot -- EM1922. Perspective View of His Majesty's Land Forces going in Flat Boats to take Possession of the North Gate of the City and Punto Castle [Havana, Cuba] / Mason -- EM2646. A View of St. Petersburg on either side the River Neva.
Call number
MEZP+
Note
Title from Calendar of Emmet Collection.
Printmakers include James Mason, P. Canot, Paul Sandby, P. Benazech, Wm. Elliot, Paul Revere.
Access (note)
Restricted access;
Cite as (note)
Emmet Collection.
Indexes/finding aids (note)
Finding aid available.
Linking entry (note)
Forms part of Emmet Collection of Manuscripts Etc. Relating to American History.
Author
Emmet, Thomas Addis, 1828-1919. Collector
Title
The Signers of the Declaration of Independence; The Articles of Confederation [graphic]
Imprint
1760-1770.
Restricted access
Restricted access; Print Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Cite as:
Emmet Collection.
Linking entry
Forms part of Emmet Collection of Manuscripts Etc. Relating to American History.