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The American Frigate President Engaging the Little Belt

There are two prints of the same sailing ship battle, the top is incomplete, the bottom is finished.
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Description: Engraving; By Edward Langley and William Belch; C. 1815, Unframed Dimensions 10H X 8W
Accession #: 71-535-E
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The reason for this interesting double image is unknown.  It may be intended as a demonstration of how to create an engraved image.

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  • War of 1812 1812-1815
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