Price: $550.00
SKU: 23799
PUBLISHER: No publisher or engraver's name given.
MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,
DATE: undated, c.1780.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 6 3/8 x 4 3/8" (16.2 x 11.1 cm).
DESCRIPTION: General Israel Putnam (1718-1790). Putnam was a farmer and tavern keeper in Connecticut. During the French and Indian War served with Robert Rogers with the fabled Rogers’ Rangers. During the war, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Connecticut militia. During the Revolution, he served with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill at Charlestown, where he is credited with the quote "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes." He suffered a debilitating stroke in 1779 ending his military career.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Nicely framed in a black and sanded spandrel. Overall framed size 11.25 x 9.5 inches.
CONDITION: Good condition, save for several discoloration marks in the left image and margin.
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