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Battle of Lake Erie, First View, Fought September 10, 1813

Sailing ships in two lines firing on each other
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Description: Engraving; By Murray Draper and Co. after Sully and Kearny; C. 1813; Framed Dimensions 32H X 39W
Accession #: 84-189-A
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