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American Flags captured by the British at the Battle of Detroit, August 1812

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Chromolithographic print from the book, 'Naval and military trophies and personal relics of British heroes: a series of water colour drawings' by W. Gibb with the descriptive notes by R.R. Holmes.

The pair of American flags are severely tattered and soiled.


trophies
1896-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Gibb, William Menzies; Lemercier
ink; paper; color
10 1/4 in x 13 1/2 in
France: Paris