War Of 1812 Collection

Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812
British and American ships engaged in the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British army burning the White House in 1814 during the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Oliver H. Perrys note proclaiming his Lake Erie victory: " We have met the enemy and they are ours." Woodcut with watercolor wash

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. Defeat of the British Army by American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815, during the War of 1812

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USS " Constitution" being towed by the crew in rowboats away from the becalmed British Navy, War of 1812 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Crew of the USS Constitution in battle, War of 1812
Deck of the US frigate " Constitution" engaging in battle with British " Guerriere, " War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

US Navy base at Sackets Harbor, NY, 1814
Sackets Harbor on Lake Ontario in 1814, a US Naval station in the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Fort Dearborn on the Chicago River, 1812
Fort Dearborn on the site of present-day Chicago, 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

CARTOON: EMBARGO, 1811. Ograbme, or the American Snapping-Turtle: American cartoon, 1811, by Alexander Anderson on the Embargo of trade with England that year

Letter of marque issued by President James Madison for the privateer ship Abaellino of Boston, Massachusetts
LETTER OF MARQUE, 1812. Letter of marque issued by President James Madison for the privateer ship Abaellino of Boston, Massachusetts, during the War of 1812

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USS frigate " Chesapeake" engaging the British ship " Shannon, " War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

US territorial acquisition during the 1800s
Map showiing the territorial growth of the continental US 1776 to 1899. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

USS Constitution Fighting The HMS Guerriere In The War Of 1812
USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere in the War of 1812

BATTLE OF LUNDYs LANE, 1814. The Battle of Lundys Lane, Ontario, Canada, on 25 July 1814. Color engraving, 19th century

BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U. S
BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives during the burning of Washington D.C

Driving A Cow Before Her, Laura Secord Passed The American Sentries, c1909, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
Driving A Cow Before Her, Laura Secord Passed The American Sentries, c1909, (c1920). Laura Secord (1775-1868) Canadian heroine of the War of 1812

BALTIMORE: FORT McHENRY. The British naval bombardment of Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, 13-14 September 1814, during the War of 1812. Contemporary aquatint by John Bower

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US Navy Commander Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

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Isaac Brock, British commander of Upper Canada, War of 1812. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century portrait

Baltimore: Battle Monument
3781466 Baltimore: Battle Monument; (add.info.: Baltimore: Battle Monument Souvenir Views of Baltimore, Maryland. Published by the Valentine Souvenir Co. New York); Lebrecht History

The combat between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, during The War of 1812
2619214 The combat between USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere, during The War of 1812, approximately 400 miles southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, from The History of Our Country

Antique Map of the Mackinac Island Area during the War of 1812 - 19th Century
Vintage map showing early territorial borders and military positions in the Mackinac area during the War of 1812. Vintage etching circa late 19th century

The death of Tecumseh during The Battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813, from The History of Our Country
2657616 The death of Tecumseh during The Battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

Samuel Chester Reid, commander of a privateer during the War of 1812, from The History of Our Country
2657618 Samuel Chester Reid, commander of a privateer during the War of 1812, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

The capture of HMS Frolic by the sloop-of-war USS Wasp, a naval action fought in the Atlantic on 18 October 1812
2619213 The capture of HMS Frolic by the sloop-of-war USS Wasp, a naval action fought in the Atlantic on 18 October 1812, during The War of 1812, from The History of Our Country

Jacob Collamer, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Jacob Collamer, between 1855 and 1865. [Politician, soldier: officer in Vermont Militia unit during the War of 1812]

USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere During the War of 1812 - 19th Century
USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere During the War of 1812 (circa 19th century). Vintage etching circa late 19th century

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General William Tecumseh Sherman
" Portrait of General William Tecumseh Sherman 1820aa1891) was an American soldier, businessman, educator and author

Pitcher, 1812. Creator: Unknown
Pitcher, 1812. Decorated with the American flag above a map of North America, flanked by a Native American woman an eagle. Made in England for the American market

Pitcher, 1810 / 30. Creator: Unknown
Pitcher, 1810/30. Decorated with the American flag above the words Success to the United States of America, 1812 - E Pluribus Unum, flanked by a Native American and double-headed eagle

Pitcher, 1800 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Pitcher, 1800/25. War of 1812 Commemorative Jug decorated with naval battle scene: The Enterprize and Boxer. Royal Navy ship HMS Boxer was captured by the US Navy brig USS Enterprise

Jug, 1800 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Jug, 1800/25. Decorated with a sailing ship surrounded by names of American naval officers. Made in Shelton, Staffordshire, England, for the American market

Pitcher, 1812 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Pitcher, 1812/25. Jug with portrait of American naval officer James Lawrence and his last words: " don t surrender the Ship!"

Jug, c. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Jug, c. 1800. Decorated with the American flag above the words Success to the United States of America - E Pluribus Unum, flanked by a Native American and double-headed eagle

Major-General Henry Dearborn, 1812. Creator: Gilbert Stuart
Major-General Henry Dearborn, 1812

Portrait of Gen. Joseph Gilbert Totten (1788-1864), Before 1864

A Correct VIew of the Battle Near the City of New Orleans (January 8, 1815), ca. 1816. Fought on 8 January 1815, the Battle of New Orleans was the last major engagement of the War of 1812

The Battle of Lake Erie (engraving)
AQS256811 The Battle of Lake Erie (engraving) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

John Bull making what he calls a demonstration, c. 1815 (hand-coloured etching)
AQS332002 John Bull making what he calls a demonstration, c.1815 (hand-coloured etching) by Charles, William (1776-1820); 15.3x25.4 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Andrew Jackson, pub. 1842 (colour litho)
3895798 Andrew Jackson, pub. 1842 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: Andrew Jackson (1767 - 1845); Seventh President of the United States of America;

US Artillery Officers epaulettes, War of 1812 (textile)
3429559 US Artillery Officers epaulettes, War of 1812 (textile) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imported from France); Photo eDon Troiani; French, out of copyright

A Scene on the Frontiers as Practised by the Humane British and their Worthy Allies, pub
1144625 A Scene on the Frontiers as Practised by the Humane British and their Worthy Allies, pub. 1812 (hand coloured engraving) by Charles

HMS Shannon vs the American Chesapeake in 1813 during the War of 1812 (colour litho)
1127241 HMS Shannon vs the American Chesapeake in 1813 during the War of 1812 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; American

The United States Frigate President Engaging the British Squadron in 1815
496623 The United States Frigate President Engaging the British Squadron in 1815, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 71.1x106.7 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art

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The War of 1812 was a pivotal moment in American history, marked by significant battles and territorial acquisitions. One such battle was the Battle of Lake Erie, where American forces triumphed over the British Navy, securing control over the Great Lakes region. This victory showcased America's growing naval power and boosted morale for future conflicts. Another notable event during this war was the Battle of New Orleans, where American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson successfully defended against a formidable British army. This unexpected victory solidified America's status as an emerging global power and bolstered national pride. In addition to these military achievements, there were other key moments that shaped this conflict. The crew of the USS Constitution fought valiantly in several battles throughout the war, earning their ship the nickname "Old Ironsides" due to its resilience against enemy fire. Meanwhile, Sackets Harbor in New York served as a crucial US Navy base during this time period. It played a vital role in supplying and supporting American forces throughout various campaigns. Fort Dearborn on the Chicago River also witnessed intense fighting during 1812 when it fell to Native American tribes allied with Britain. This event highlighted tensions between settlers and indigenous peoples while showcasing British attempts to disrupt American expansion into frontier territories. Furthermore, political cartoons like "Ograbme" reflected public sentiment surrounding events leading up to the war. These satirical illustrations criticized policies such as embargoes that impacted international trade relations and ultimately contributed to escalating tensions between America and Britain. Ultimately, through victories like those at Lake Erie and New Orleans combined with territorial acquisitions made during this era (such as parts of present-day Florida), America emerged from the War of 1812 with increased confidence on both domestic and international fronts.