Major General William H. Harrison

Major General William H. Harrison

Major General William H. Harrison

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Introduction

This is a lithograpic print of military scenes in the life of General William Harrison, including several scenes where men of the Sauk and Fox nations are depicted. This print is part of the Peter Winkworth Collection of Canadiana.

Nation of Maker: None
Nation of Origin

Men of the Sauk (Sac, Sack) and Fox nations are depicted in various scenes,as described in the LAC record

Date Made or Date Range: After 1813
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Library and Archives Canada record

Materials

lithograph on wove paper

Motifs and Patterns

The image of Major General Harrison mounted on a horse is surrounded by 9 oval vignettes depicting his military career from when he was an ensign at age nineteen to his victory at the Thames River in 1813. An eagle holding a star in its talons is depicted on it.

Dimensions: 0 × 43.2 × 58 cm
Condition: The edges are worn and have minor tears. The support is stained throughout.
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

From the narrative content of the image; 1813 is the latest date of the various battles depicted.

Current Location: Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: Mikan no. 3025629.
Link to Institution's Collections Database: collectionscanada.gc.ca
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 2002
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Peter Winkworth Collection
Collection Narratives and Histories

Acquired by collector Peter Winkworth from a wide variety of sources, including individuals, dealers, and auction houses in Canada, the USA, Great Britain, France, and Italy.

GKS Reference Number: 725
Approximate Place of Origin

43.0703, -80.1184

Source of Information about Places

Some of the scenes include Native peoples of the Great Lakes region.

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