Description: Antique Print Description This is an original engraved print titled,"Closing Scene of the Naval Engagement Before Memphis, Tennessee." It was published in a Civil War era Harper's Weekly, June 28, 1862. Read a selection from the descriptive text, below. You may be interested in our other listings on eBay. Title: Closing Scene of the Naval Engagement Before Memphis, Tennessee. Publisher: Harper's Weekly Medium Used: Wood Engraving Year: June 28, 1862 Size: 4.5" x 9" Condition: Very Good Description: Original Authentic Civil War Era Antique Print From the Harper's Weekly... "Yesterday, after the engagement with the rebel fleet had nearly terminated, and the gun-boats and one of my rams had passed below, I was informed that a white flag had been raised in the city. I immediately sent my son, a medical cadet, Charles R. Ellet, ashore with a flag of truce, and the following note to the authorities: OPPOSITE MEMPHIS, June 6, 1862. I understand that the City of Memphis has surrendered. I therefore send my son with two United States flags, with instructions to raise one upon the Custom-house and the other upon the Court-house, as evidence of the return of your city to the care and protection of the Constitution. CHARLES ELLET, Jun., Colonel Commanding. The bearer of the flag and the above note was accompanied by Lieutenant Crankell, of the Fifty-ninth Illinois Regiment, and two men of the boat guard. The following is the reply of the Mayor of the city: MEMPHIS, June 6, 1862. Colonel Charles Ellet, Jun., Commanding, etc. SIR, Your note of this date is received and the contents noted. The civil authorities of this city are not advised of its surrender to the forces of the United States Government, and our reply to you is simply to state respectfully that we have no forces to oppose the raising of the flags you have directed to be raised over the Custom-house and Post-office. Respectfully, JOHN PARK, Mayor" Frequently Asked Questions Are those odd lines on the image a defect in the print? Antique prints often have faint vertical or horizontal lines visible. Rather than a defect, they are a fascinating historical artifact of the popular engraving process employed by newspapers at the time of the Civil War? During the war, newspaper publishers needed a method where they could get the illustrations produced by newspaper artists in the battlefield to the American public as quickly as possible. To do this, the illustration was divided into sections usually two inches square. Double page prints were divided into as many as 40 sections. The section was traced onto a wood block. Engravers cut into the wood with various tools creating a mirror image of their section of the illustration. The blocks were then screwed together, recreating the original illustration. This would then be inked and stamped onto the newsprint. The lines on the image above are a result of where the blocks of wood were joined together. Will my antique print deteriorate? Before 1870, newspapers were not made from wood pulp as they are today. Instead, they were printed on a sturdy paper made by pulping linen rags. These rags came from clothing and ship sails. Because this kind of paper contains very little acid, your antique print could easily retain its appearance for many years into the future, if handled properly. Why do people purchase antique prints and maps? Antique prints and maps portray a moment in history. Because they represent a broad range of subjects, they are particularly useful when looking for a unique gift. Interior design has become a huge market for antique prints. From small framed botanicals to large Civil War maps, from large framed old city views to a collection of framed Harper's satirical cartoons, antique prints provide a world of design possibility. If properly framed, antique prints and maps can be preserved for many decades. Is this item really authentic or just a reproduction? You can have confidence that the item you purchase is guaranteed to be an original and not a modern day reproduction of any kind. Can I return an item I purchase? All purchases come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Price: 41 USD
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-29T14:57:27.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Original Antique Print
Publisher: Harper's Weekly
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Date: 1862
Medium: Original Wood Engraving
Style: Vintage
Subject: Mililtary
