[Mexican War commemorative textile].
Glazed roller print cotton textile depicting a battle scene from the Mexican War. A general (identified as Winfield Scott but also could be Zachary Taylor?) sits upon a horse directing troops, lines of mounted soldiers behind, holding American flags. Charging towards lines of Mexican troops attackin...
| Format: | Physical Object |
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| Summary: | Glazed roller print cotton textile depicting a battle scene from the Mexican War. A general (identified as Winfield Scott but also could be Zachary Taylor?) sits upon a horse directing troops, lines of mounted soldiers behind, holding American flags. Charging towards lines of Mexican troops attacking on foot with bayonets, and cannons. Mountains, tents and a few bodies in the background. Scene surrounded with floral designs (including coconut trees?). Piece includes one complete scene plus partial repeat. |
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| Item Description: | Title devised by bookseller. In the Mexican War General Scott won the battles of Cerro Gordo on April 18, 1847, Contreras/Padierna on August 19-20, 1847, Churubusco on August 20, 1847, and Molino del Rey on September 8, 1847. "Juding from the crude design and inattention to the stars and stripes on the American flag, we wonder if this particular textile was printed in Mexico and not the United States."--Bookseller note. The Cushing Library/Ragan Military copy contains a bookseller's description. |
| Physical Description: | 1 textile piece : cotton, color ; 46 x 60 cm |