The Battle of Bunker's Hill
6/17/1775 (artwork 1785)
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This a copy of an 1808 engraving by James Mitan, based on the 1785 painting "The Battle of Bunker's Hill, Near Boston, June 1775" by John Trumbull. It comes from a series of records from the George Washington Bicentennial Commission, gathered in 1931-1932, that planned and celebrated the birth and accomplishments of Washington and collected, preserved, and published writings, artworks, and photographs pertinent to his life and times.
This primary source comes from the Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch.
National Archives Identifier: 532897
Full Citation: Photograph 148-GW-454; The Battle of Bunker's Hill, near Boston; 6/17/1775 (artwork 1785); The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1931 - 1932; Records of Commissions of the Legislative Branch, Record Group 148; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/bunker-hill-mitan, May 1, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.