Siege Of Yorktown Collection

13 inch mortar shell, American War of Independence, 1765-83 (metal)
3429546 13 inch mortar shell, American War of Independence, 1765-83 (metal) by French School, (18th century); diam: 33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Battery No. 4 near Yorktown, 1862 (b / w photo)
CHT209415 Battery No.4 near Yorktown, 1862 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: mounting 10-13 inch mortars each weighing 20)

The surrender at Yorktown (litho)
3622379 The surrender at Yorktown (litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The surrender of the British Army commanded by General Cornwallis at Yorktown)

Surrender of Cornwallis, 1845 (colour litho)
497549 Surrender of Cornwallis, 1845 (colour litho) by Baillie, James S. (fl.1838-55); 33x43 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

General Washington, ca. 1794. Creator: Thomas Holloway
General Washington, ca. 1794

Plan of Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, American Revolutionary War
Vintage engraving of Plan of Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, American Revolutionary War

General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). General Charles O Hara surrenders the sword of Lieutenant-General Charles Cornwallis to Major General Benjamin Lincoln

The surrender of the British Army at Yorktown, October 19, 1781, 1784. Private Collection

The Siege of Yorktown, October 17, 1781, 1836. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Histoire de France, Cha teau de Versailles

The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Artist: James Stephenson
The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Defeat at YorkTown, Virginia on October 1781. Cornwallis presents his sword in the Siege of Yorktown. After J. F

Le General Washington, Commendant en Chef des Armees Americaines, ne en Virginie en 1733 (General Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Armies, born in Virginia in 1733 [sic]), 1783-86

General George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette and Lieutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman at Yorktown, 1781
GENERALS AT YORKTOWN, 1781. General George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette and Lieutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman at Yorktown, 1781. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, 1784

Vintage Revolutionary War print showing the surrender of British troops to General George Washington and the Continental Army. It reads, The Surrender Of Cornwallis At Yorktown. A.D. 1781

Revolutionary War print showing the surrender of British troops
Vintage Revolutionary War print showing the surrender of British troops to General George Washington and the Continental Army

Washington at the Siege of Yorktown, American Revolutionary War, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

PLAN OF THE SIEGE OF YORKTOWN. (From Stedmans History of the American War.) AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, US, USA, 1870s engraving

MIDNIGHT AND CORNWALLIS IS TAKEN. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis KG (31 December 1738 a 5 October 1805), styled Viscount Brome between 1753 and 1762

SIEGE OF YORKTOWN, 1862. Charge of the First Massachusetts regiment on a rebel rifle pit near Yorktown. Engraving from a sketch by Winslow Homer, 1862

SIEGE OF YORKTOWN, 1862. Our army before Yorktown, Virginia. Wood engravings, 1862, after sketches by A.R. Waud and Winslow Homer, 1862

MAP: YORKTOWN, 1862. Map of Yorktown and the vicinity, showing the position of General McClellans army, and the rebels under Jeff Davis. Engraving, 1862

MIDNIGHT AND CORNWALLIS IS TAKEN. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis KG (31 December 1738 A

Washington at the Siege of Yorktown, American Revolutionary War, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

PLAN OF THE SIEGE OF YORKTOWN. (From Stedmans History of the American War. ) AMERICAN
PLAN OF THE SIEGE OF YORKTOWN. (From Stedmans History of the American War.) AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Battle between the French and English fleets, 5-10 September 1781. Wood engraving, American, 1881
BATTLE OF VIRGINIA CAPES. Battle between the French and English fleets, 5-10 September 1781. Wood engraving, American, 1881

The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier after John Trumbull

Map of the siege of Yorktown, compiled from the Faden (London, 1781) and the Renault (American, 1781) maps by Lieut. L
BATTLE OF YORKTOWN, 1781. Map of the siege of Yorktown, compiled from the Faden (London, 1781) and the Renault (American, 1781) maps by Lieut. L.V. Caziarc, 1881

The death of American Colonel Alexander Scammell during the Siege of Yorktown during the American Revolution
SIEGE OF YORKTOWN, 1781. The death of American Colonel Alexander Scammell during the Siege of Yorktown during the American Revolution, autumn of 1781. Steel engraving, American, 1859

The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier after John Trumbull

General George Washingtons soldiers, aided by Count de Rochambeaus French troops, take a British redoubt, October 1781
SIEGE OF YORKTOWN, 1781. General George Washingtons soldiers, aided by Count de Rochambeaus French troops, take a British redoubt, October 1781, during the siege of Yorktown

SIEGE OF YORKTOWN, 1781. General George Washington (by tent, center), Comte de Rochambeau (looking at map), and Marquis de Lafayette (pointing)

SIEGE OF YORKTOWN, 1781. French plan of the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, during the American Revolution, 1781

SIEGE OF YORKTOWN, 1781. French map of the coast of Virginia, showing the army of General Cornwallis on the York River with the American and French armies laying siege around it

CONNECTICUT: WEBB HOUSE. The Webb house in Wethersfield, Connecticut, where General George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau planned the Yorktown campaign in 1781. Wood engraving, American, 1836

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"Unveiling the Historic Siege of Yorktown: A Glimpse into America's Struggle for Independence" Step back in time to Battery No. 4 near Yorktown, 1862 (b/w photo), where the echoes of cannons and muskets once filled the air. This captivating image transports us to a crucial moment in American history, reminding us of the sacrifices made during the American War of Independence. As we examine a formidable 13-inch mortar shell from this era (metal), we can almost feel its weight and power, symbolizing the determination and resilience that fueled both sides in their quest for victory. The surrender at Yorktown (litho) immortalizes an iconic scene – British forces conceding defeat to General Washington's army. In vibrant colors, Surrender of Cornwallis, 1845 (color litho) captures this pivotal event with remarkable detail, evoking emotions ranging from relief to triumph. General Washington himself emerges before our eyes through a portrait dating back to ca. 1794 by Thomas Holloway. His stoic gaze reflects his unwavering leadership during these tumultuous times. A meticulously crafted Plan reveals strategic maneuvers employed during this historic battle—a testament to military genius on both sides as they fought tooth and nail for their respective causes. In Albert Bobbett's poignant depiction titled General Lincoln Receiving Cornwallis' Sword from General O'Hara (1877), we witness an act symbolic of honor amidst conflict—an exchange that marked the endgame for British forces at Yorktown. The surrender itself is captured in various artworks—The Surrender of the British Army at Yorktown, October 19, 1781 (1784); The Siege of Yorktown, October 17th, 1781 (1836); The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781 (1859). These visual narratives transport us directly onto that fateful day, allowing us to witness the culmination of years of struggle.