CAPTURE OF FORT TICONDEROGA,American Revolution,antique historical print

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Exquisite 1856 Steel Engraving - Antique Print Artist: A Chappel - Engraved by: T. Phillibrown Published Martin & Johnson, New York Ticonderoga - Modern Ticonderoga is a resort village located in Essex county, North East New York, on a neck of land between lakes George and Champlain; settled in the 17th century, incorporated 1889. At Ticonderoga and nearby Crown Point, several battles in the French and Indian Wars took place. Fort Carillon, built there by the French in 1755, was successfully defended by Montcalm against James Abercromby in 1758, but it fell to Jeffery Amherst in 1759, when it was renamed Fort Ticonderoga. It was captured (May 10, 1775) by a detachment of Green Mountain Boys under Ethan Allen and troops commanded by Benedict Arnold. In the Saratoga campaign it was abandoned (1777) without a fight by Arthur St. Clair to John Burgoyne. The British gave up the fort after the campaign but reoccupied it for a short time in 1780. The fort was restored as a museum in 1909. The headquarters of the New York State Historical Association is at Ticonderoga; the building is a reproduction of John Hancock's house and contains collections of historical material and paintings. Approximate Image Size: 5 X 7 Approximate Overall Size: 8 X 11 inches CONDITION: Mild spots/soiling on outside margin area, otherwise still in Very Good Condition. Image is sharp, clean, clear and in Excellent Condition. Blank on Reverse side and Printed on heavier paper. Done in the right matte and frame, this print would look exquisite. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures.

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• Title: CAPTURE OF FORT TICONDEROGA,American Revolution,antique historical print
• Publisher: us views
• Binding: no binding
• Condition: very good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana