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8:00 AM PT - Dec 10th, 2008
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Historic Americana
Superb Early Pen and Ink Drawing of "Winfield Scott" c. 1840, Original Pen and Ink Drawing of General Winfield Scott, Choice Extremely Fine. This superb, original pen and ink drawing by an unknown period artist, depicts "Ol' Fuss 'n' Feathers," General Winfield Scott, in his full military uniform on a rearing horse, wearing matching eagle & star designs on the saddle blanket and canteen. There is some age-toning to the background which only enhances this vintage item. It is a nice, heroic image of the general who conceived of the battle plan that would defeat the Confederacy at the end of the Civil War. This magnificent, historic drawing measures 8.5" x 9" by sight, and is matted and framed to 13.5" x 13.5". A true "museum" quality item. Winfield Scott (1786-1866) was a Union general, diplomat, and presidential candidate. Known as "Old Fuss and Feathers" and the "Grand Old Man of the Army", he served on active duty as a general longer than any other man in American history. He commanded forces in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Black Hawk War, the Second Seminole War, and, briefly, the American Civil War, conceiving the Union strategy known as the Anaconda Plan that would be used to defeat the Confederacy. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images: 
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