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Naval History and Heritage Command

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.
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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