Battle of Franklin

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Title

Battle of Franklin

Description

Hand-colored engraving, Battle of Franklin. Copyrighted 1891 by Kurtz & Allison Art Publisher, 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, USA. The print depicts some Northern forces defending a Confederate charge in the hillsides near Franklin.
The background border is gray with a small red border and a thinner black border closest to the print. The frame has a 7/8 in. gold leaf line and a 1 1/2 in. black low luster simple frame.
Photographed by David Hammond

Creator

Kurtz and Allison Publisher

Source

Extended loan from Anita Burke.

Publisher

Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation

Date

1891

Rights

All items and images © their respective copyright holders. Please contact Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation for permission regarding reproduction and use.

Format

17 1/2 in. x 25 in.

Type

Color lithograph on paper

Identifier

L1999.04

Coverage

Athens (Ga.)
Clarke County (Ga.)

Spatial Coverage

H199
Middle Foyer/Side Entrance

Date of Acquisition

n/a

Condition

The print shows some darkening in a pattern probably attributed to deterioration of previous material behind the print. Colors remain vivid.
The print has recently been reframed with acid-free border papers. The back dust papers are also acid-free.

Citation

Kurtz and Allison Publisher, “Battle of Franklin,” Ware-Lyndon House Collection, accessed April 24, 2024, https://warelyndonhouse.omeka.net/items/show/91.

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