Battle of Queenston Heights Oct [October] 13th 1813

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Title
Battle of Queenston Heights Oct [October] 13th 1813
Description
A black and white version of the famous painting of this War of 1812 battle ; American troops are shown crossing the Niagara River at the Village of Queenston in at least ten small row boats ; other troops line the American bank of the River ; small houses in the village of Queenston (bottom right) ; British troops are lined up on the Canadian side of the river and can be seen on the hill (called the Heights) in the background right ;
en-CA The original art work attributed to Major James B Dennis (a participant in the battle) is owned by RiverBrink Art Museum ; it was drawn a year later from memory ca 1814;
en-CA The date imprinted on the postcard is incorrect. The Battle of Queenston Heights was October 13th, 1812.
Identifier
http://www.nflibrary.ca/nfplindex/show.asp?b=1&ref=oo&id=303499
Type
Still Image
Extent
13.65 x 8.90 cm
Medium
Black and white postcard
Is Part Of
Postcard Collection
Francis J. Petrie Collection
Subject
War - War of 1812 - Battle of Queenston Heights
Niagara River - Lower
Queenston Heights
Spatial Coverage
Canada - Ontario - Queenston
Publisher
F H Leslie for Suess & Co Niagara Falls
Source
Niagara Falls (Ont.) Public Library
Is Version Of
245296
number
D423283
D423283A
D423283B
Format
Black and white postcard
Black and white postcard
Black and white postcard
Date Created
2009-01-06
Date Modified
2016-10-13