Army Forge
| Description: |
In 1861 Edwin Forbes was hired as a staff artist by Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper. He covered the Army of the Potomac from 1862-1864, and was known for his ability to draw quickly. His primary interest was in recording the everyday activity of soldiers. An Army Forge plate 14, is from his publication Life Studies of the Great Army. |
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| Origin: | 1876 |
| Created By: |
Forbes, Edwin |
| Publisher: |
New York : Fords, Howard & Hulbert |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc008/id/562 |
| Collection: |
Civil War Materials |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: mailto:visualcollections@indianahistory.org |
| Subjects: |
United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works Military life Forge shops Horses Dogs Blacksmithing |
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