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1. A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies! [graphic]
- Creator:
- G. L. (Draughtsman of Port de Québec), printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1813]
- Call Number:
- 813.00.00.25+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A scene on the frontier of the United States: a Native American (left) is shown scalping a dead British soldier. Another British soldier who has already been scalped is shown on the left edge of the design. In the center a second Native American, from whose rifle hangs a sign "Reward for 16 ... scalps" and in whose knife initials "G.R." have been etched, is shown handing a scalp to an obese British soldier (right). The speech balloon above the soldier 's head reads: "Bring me the scalps and the King our master will reward you"; from his pocket a strip of paper "Secret service money". In the background, Native Americans and British soldiers dance around a fire
- Description:
- Title etched above image., Signed with the initials "L.G." in lower right corner., A copy in reverse of a print by William Charles. For original version, see Library of Congress call no.: PGA -- Charles (W.) -Scene on the frontiers ... (A size) [P&P]., and Eight lines of verse in two columns below image: Arise Columbia's sons and forward press, your country's wrongs call loudly for redress ...
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- United States
- Subject (Topic):
- Indians of North America, History, Scalping, Soldiers, and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the humane British and their worthy allies! [graphic]