"The Taking of the City of Washington in America"
This wood engraving shows a British perspective on the capture and destruction of the city of Washington by British forces under Major General Ross on August 24, 1814.
- Date:
- August 24, 1814
- Original Format:
- Fine Print Illustration
- Item#:
- 1810.0015
- Height:
- 2500px
- Width:
- 2913px
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