| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | Benson John Lossing Sketchbook
| | | | Creator: | Lossing, Benson John | | | | Dates: | undated | | | | Abstract: | Benson John Lossing (1813-1891) was an American historian and charter trustee of Vassar College. The collection includes pencil sketches, watercolor paintings, and crayon drawings depicting places and persons of historical importance, including scenes from the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. | | | | Call #: | MS 0038 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891. | Drawing, American. | Pencil drawing, American. | Painting, American. | Watercolor painting, American. | History in art. | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Pictorial works. | United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Pictorial works. | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Pictorial works.
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