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Fort Warren, Boston Harbour, where Messrs Mason and Slidell, the Captured Confederate Commissioners, are confined (engraving)
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Fort Warren, Boston Harbour, where Messrs Mason and Slidell, the Captured Confederate Commissioners, are confined (engraving)
2773737 Fort Warren, Boston Harbour, where Messrs Mason and Slidell, the Captured Confederate Commissioners, are confined (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Warren, Boston Harbour, where Messrs Mason and Slidell, the Captured Confederate Commissioners, are confined. Illustration for the Illustrated Times, 28 December 1861.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23472876
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Alcazar American Civil War Boston Harbour Capture Captured Confined Fort Fortifications Fortified Fortress Wall Rampart
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This engraving takes us back to a significant moment in history during the American Civil War. The image showcases Fort Warren, located in Boston Harbour, where Messrs Mason and Slidell, the captured Confederate Commissioners, were confined. The fortifications of Fort Warren stand tall and imposing against the backdrop of the harbor. Its fortified walls and ramparts serve as a symbol of strength and security. Inside this formidable fortress lies the confinement of Mr Mason and Mr Slidell, two prominent figures representing the Confederacy. The engraving beautifully captures both the grandeur of Fort Warren and its role as a stronghold for prisoners during this tumultuous time in American history. It offers viewers a glimpse into an era marked by division and conflict. As we observe this historical print, we are reminded of how even within these stone walls, diplomacy played out amidst captivity. The capture of these Confederate Commissioners was not only significant politically but also highlighted tensions between North and South. Through this artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported to an era that shaped our nation's identity forever. It serves as a reminder that even within seemingly impenetrable fortresses like Fort Warren, human stories unfold - stories that continue to resonate with us today.
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