Insignia for Lieutenant-General

Description (Brief):

This image was originally prepared by and printed in the U.S. Civil War era newspaper the "New York Illustrated News" (1859-1864). The image "Insignia for Lieutenant-General" was published in the August 19, 1861 issue of the paper.

Date Made: 18611861, Aug 19

Graphic Artist: Sherman Publishing Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York CityAssociated Place: United States: New York, New York City

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: GA.23718.16Catalog Number: GA.23718.16Accession Number: 1973.305359

Object Name: Blockblock, printingObject Type: ElectrotypeOther Terms: Block; Electrotype

Physical Description: wood (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5.4 cm x 2.8 cm; 2 1/8 in x 1 1/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-1b09-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_805199

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