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IRVIN MCDOWELL Major General during the Civil War engraving 1866

IRVIN MCDOWELL Major General during the Civil War engraving 1866

$ 39.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Modified Item: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: fine condition
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    Original steel plate stipple engraving of the Civil War Major General by George Perine c. 1866.  The engraving measures 8" x 10.75".
    Irvin McDowell (1818 – 1885) was a career Army officer best known for his defeat in the First Battle of Bull Run, the first large-scale battle of the Civil War. In 1862, he was given command of the I Corps of the Army of the Potomac. He fought unsuccessfully against Beauregard’s 's troops during the Valley Campaign of 1862 and was blamed for contributing to the defeat of United States troops at the Second Battle of Bull Run.
    In fine state.
    Harmonie Autographs and Music, Inc.
    Appraiser & Music Antiquarian
    New York, New York
    All items guaranteed authentic