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The Siege and Taking of Quebec with a View of the Glorious Battle before the Town

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Date:

1759

Reference:

R13133-266-1-E, Volume number: 14

Type of material:

Art

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

2933747

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Canadian Historical Prints and Watercolours Collection

The Siege and Taking of Quebec with a View of the Glorious Battle before the Town
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Date(s):

1759

Place of creation:

England

Extent:

1 print: Engraving; 32.8 x 48.9 cm. (image); 45.9 x 57.1 cm. (sheet).
Support 45.900 x 57.100 cm

Language of material:

English

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Imaginary view of the Siege and Taking of Quebec published in October 1759, based on a written description which appeared in the London Gazette of October 17, 1759. The print was sold by H. Overton, London, England.

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Unknown

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Engraver: Overton, H

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Source of title:

Inscription across top of work which reads: The SIEGE and TAKING of QUEBECK with a VIEW of the GLORIOUS BATTLE before the TOWN.

Custodial history:

Acquired prior to 1931, and for many years on display in the old Archives Building Museum room.

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Historical Events - 1759

Source:

Private
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Graphic (art)

[Consultation90 Open]
No restrictions on use for reproduction or publication.

Volume [R13133]

[Consultation 90 Open]

14 Item no. assigned by LAC 254

[Consultation 90 Open]

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Credit: Library and Archives Canada, acc. no. R13133-254
Copy negative number: C-077769
Copyright: Expired.

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