The Phoenix and the Rose engaged by the enemy's fire ships and galleys on the 16 Augst. 1776, 1778
Item — Container: Closed Stacks, Drawer: 33
Identifier: 2019-SC-034-032
Description
Depicts a battle between the Americans and two British vessels, at the begining of the New York campaign.
Dates
- Creation: 1778
Creator
- Serres, Dominic, 1719-1793 (Author, Person)
- Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1729-1824 (Contributor, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
1 Sheets ; 28 x 50 cm. on sheet 63 x 85 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #99; WAG #289258
Provenance
Martayan Lan Augustyn Inc., 19 April 1993.
Additional details
Not drawn to scale
Condition
Wide margins, slight foxing at edges.
Created/Published
[London] : J.F.W. Des Barres, 1778
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
Contact:
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
