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Norfolk Navy Yard
title
Norfolk Navy Yard
Subject
Studies (visual works), Naval yards & naval stations, Ox teams
Date created ms
1863
Abstract
Small sketch showing activity at United States ship building and repair facility. In foreground, a pair of oxen haul a small boat on wheels; masts and buildings are visible in background. Virginia. Matted with 1977.137.2.17, .18 and .20. Embossed seal at TL reads
Sketch of tobacco house and graveyard
title
Sketch of tobacco house and graveyard
Subject
Studies (visual works), Cemeteries, Sheds
Date created ms
1864
Abstract
Sketch of a tobacco house and of a cemetery.
Captain Bayard Wilkeson and Battery G at Gettysburg
title
Captain Bayard Wilkeson and Battery G at Gettysburg
Subject
Studies (Visual works), Campaigns & battles, Cannons
Date created ms
1863-07
Abstract
Sketch of battle scene, showing battery of 4th United States Artillery. Officer on horseback at center directs operation. Several casualties in foreground.
Battery G, 4th U.S. Artillery in position at Blockers Hill, Gettysburg
title
Battery G, 4th U.S. Artillery in position at Blockers Hill, Gettysburg
Subject
Studies (Visual works), Campaigns & battles, Cannons
Date created ms
1863-07
Abstract
Battle scene showing Union officer Captain Bayard Wilkeson commanding his artillery battery at Pennsylvania battle site. Wilkeson is mounted on horseback at center, while his artillerymen load, clean, and fire their howitzers.
Norfolk women
title
Norfolk women
Subject
Studies (visual works), Figure drawings, Women
Date created ms
1863
Abstract
Sketch of two women dressed in heavy dress, cloak, and bonnet. See also 1977.137.17 i,ii for similar subject matter. Matted with 1977.137.2.17,19, and 20.
Reservoir Georgetown
title
Reservoir Georgetown
Subject
Studies (visual works), Roads, Stagecoaches
Date created ms
1864
Abstract
The Georgetown reservoir of the Washington, D.C. aqueduct system sits atop a hill in the distance. A stagecoach, covered wagons, riders and pedestrians travel road in foreground. Title taken from published engraving; see 1977.137.36.28i.
Culvert
title
Culvert
Subject
Studies (visual works), Culverts, Streams
Date created ms
1860, 1864
Abstract
Part of Washington, D.C. aqueduct system. A man stands before stone arch of culvert; another figure stands in distance. Item is on green paper, mounted on white paper, and is matted with 1977.137.36.7, .8 and .10-12.
Georgetown flood
title
Georgetown flood
Subject
Studies (visual works), Architecture, Cityscapes, Floods
Date created ms
1860, 1864
Abstract
Vertically oriented landscape showing flooding in Georgetown area of Washington, D.C. Flood waters flow past houses and a man on horseback. Item is matted with 1977.137.36.4 and .6, and is on green paper.
Mounted officer offering flag of truce to Custer
title
Mounted officer offering flag of truce to Custer
Date created ms
1863, 1899
Abstract
A mounted Confederate officer carrying a white flag on a branch rides toward General Custer and his troops; a soldier behind Custer carries Custer's personal flag with crossed swords on a solid color field.
Entrance to aqueduct
title
Entrance to aqueduct
Subject
Studies (visual works), Landscape drawings, Aqueducts, Streams
Date created ms
1864
Abstract
Stone walls and archway in landscape, the entrance to the Washington, D.C. aqueduct system. Title taken from published engraving; see 1977.137.36.28. Item is on beige paper and is matted with 1977.137.36.22-24.
Cascade by the aqueduct
title
Cascade by the aqueduct
Subject
Studies (visual works), Waterfalls
Date created ms
1860, 1864
Abstract
Small waterfall over large stone blocks. Stone wall visible in background. Scene is near Washington, D.C. aqueduct system. Support is mounted on white paper and matted with 1977.137.36.7-11.
Stone ruin near Potomac River
title
Stone ruin near Potomac River
Subject
Studies (visual works), Ruins
Date created ms
1860, 1864
Abstract
Rectangular stone structure standing on small rocky knoll; part of Washington, D.C. aqueduct system.
Norfolk women
title
Norfolk women
Subject
Studies (visual works), Women
Date created ms
1863
Abstract
(i) Sketches of five women wearing heavy dresses, cloak, and bonnet. See also 1977.137.2.18 for similar subject matter. (ii) On verso, unfinished sketch of unidentified buildings, possibly in Norfolk, Virginia. Matted with 1977.137.2.18-20.
Stone yard for Cabin John run bridge
title
Stone yard for Cabin John run bridge
Subject
Studies (visual works), Landscape drawings
Date created ms
1860, 1864
Abstract
Sketchy composition shows stone yard at edge of body of water. Presumably related to Washington, D.C. aqueduct system. Support is mounted on white paper and is matted with 1977.137.36.14-17. On green paper.
Captain Dahlgren's horse at the Fairfax Court House
title
Captain Dahlgren's horse at the Fairfax Court House
Subject
Studies (visual works), Horses
Date created ms
1863-06
Abstract
Rear view of horse, standing or walking with right front and left rear legs raised. Has saddle and stirrups. Verso used as watercolor blotter. Image presumably created in Fairfax, Virginia. On yellow paper. Matted with 1977.137.2.26.
Old passenger Canal boat on Ohio and Chesapeake canal
title
Old passenger Canal boat on Ohio and Chesapeake canal
Subject
Studies (visual works), Rivers, Ferries
Date created ms
1860, 1864
Abstract
Boat unloads passengers and supplies at water's edge, Ohio and Chesapeake canal, at Cabin John run. A stone culvert is visible in middle distance, right. Part of Washington, D.C. aqueduct system (?). Item is matted with 1977.137.36.7 and .9-12.
Culvert of the Washington Aqueduct
title
Culvert of the Washington Aqueduct
Subject
Studies (visual works), Interiors, Aqueducts, Tunnels
Date created ms
1860, 1864
Abstract
View from inside culvert, looking out at landscape. Part of Washington, D.C. aqueduct system. Support is mounted on white paper and is matted with 1977.137.36.13 and 15-17.
Bridge on Cabin John Run
title
Bridge on Cabin John Run
Subject
Studies (visual works), Bridges, Rivers
Date created ms
1864
Abstract
Stone bridge under construction. House at left with water in foreground. Bridge is part of Washington, D.C. aqueduct system. Title taken from published engraving; see 1977.137.36.28v. Item is on beige paper, and is matted with 1977.137.36.18 and .19.
On the aqueduct
title
On the aqueduct
Subject
Studies (visual works), Landscape drawings, Horses, Men
Date created ms
1860, 1864
Abstract
Horse and rider in foreground traveling along Washington, D.C. aqueduct system. Item is on beige paper, mounted on white paper, and matted with 1977.137.36.13-15 and .17.
Great Falls gate house
title
Great Falls gate house
Subject
Studies (visual works), Architecture, Gatehouses
Date created ms
1864
Abstract
Rusticated stone gate house, part of Washington, D.C. aqueduct system. Drawing lacks dome and pediment visible in final engraving. Two men lean against the gate house. Title taken from published engraving; see 1977.137.36.28viii.

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