LibGuides: Primary Sources: American Revolution: Visual & Fine Arts

Book Sources: Visual & Fine Arts - American Revolution

Autobiography, reminiscences and letters of John Trumbull, from 1756 to 1841 by John Trumbull
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"Catalogue of paintings by Colonel Trumbull; including eight subjects of the American Revolution with near two hundred and fifty portraits of persons distinguished in that important period. Painted by him from the life. Now exhibiting in the gallery of Yale College" (with special t.-p.): p. [405]-439.
Catalogue of the very important collection of studies and sketches made by Col. John Trumbull by John Trumbull
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as well as his important collection of engravings and portraits in mezzotint, line and stipple, and his certificate and badge of the Cincinnati, also the unique Washington pitcher and punch bowl from the old Coffee-house, Phila. to be sold ... Dec. 17th, 1896 ... Catalogue comp. and sale conducted by Stan. V. Henkels ...

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