Siege of Vicksburg: Soldiers at Work on the Fortifications
Title
Siege of Vicksburg: Soldiers at Work on the Fortifications
Abstract
None.
Artist
Date
May-June 1863
Transcription
Recto: "Catholic Church // Presbyterian Church // Court House // [in ink] Vicksburg, Miss."
Verso: "Soldiers at work on the fortifications in Vicksburg. Scene on Crawford St. Head Quarters 17th Army Corps. // (Private) - A new line of fortifications now in course of construction here & nearby completed - at present contraband - but the small piece shown in the sketch will not materially affect the business - [signed] F.B.S. // P.S. This shows the manner of constructing this works - a wood work revetment with the earth thrown up in front-."
Subject
Condition
Vertical and horizontal folds; uneven paper at bottom margin; rips near lower left corner and on right margin; splash stain at upper left; glue stains on upper margin.
Medium
Graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
7.25 x 9.75 in.
Genre
Graphite drawings--American--1860-1870
Coordinates
32.3526456, -90.877882
Source
Original drawing location: CW-FBS-MS-5-6/63c (Box 7.)
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/2345/4775
Ref. Number
(Becker)CW-FBS-MS-5-6/63c