Washington at the Battle of Trenton
12/26/1776 (artwork 1870)
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This is a copy of an engraving by the Illman Brothers based on a painting by E.L. Henry. It was gathered as part of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission. The Commission's purpose was to celebrate the birth and accomplishments of Washington, and to collect, preserve, and publish writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times. The National Archives holds this photograph (from 1931-1932) of the print as part of the records of the Commission.
This primary source comes from the Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, 1928 - 2007.
National Archives Identifier: 532916
Full Citation: Photograph 148-GW-580; Washington at the Battle of Trenton. December 1776. Copy of engraving by Illman Brothers after E. L. Henry, circa 1870.; 12/26/1776 (artwork 1870); The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 - 1932; Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, 1928 - 2007, Record Group 148; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/washington-battle-trenton, April 25, 2025]Activities that use this document
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