Burning of the Smithsonian Institute at Washington, January 24, 1865 / sketched by Philip Wharton.
Summary
Wood engraving showing the Smithsonian Institution engulfed in flames.
Wood engraving after Philip Wharton.
Wood engraving in Harper's Weekly, Feb. 11, 1865, p. 94.
Reference copy filed in LOT 4386-48.
Tags
Date
01/01/1865
Contributors
Wharton, Philip, artist
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 38.90719, -77.03687
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.