Union regular engineers building a bridge over the Antietam in Maryland, July 11, 1863, artist's impression, zoomable image

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Joseph Williams, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College
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Cropped, sized, and prepared for use by John Osborne, Dickinson College, July 30, 2013
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No
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Public
Original caption
Campaign in Maryland - Regular engineers building a bridge over the Antietam, at Funkstown, July 11 - from a sketch by our special artist, Mr. Bonwill.
Source citation
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, August 8, 1863, p. 321.

"The Sanctuary" Edwin Forbes, copper plate etching, 1876, detail

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Joseph Williams, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College
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Sized, cropped, and adjusted for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, August 11, 2013.
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engraving
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No
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Yes
Original caption
A negro family has just come in sight of the fortified lines of the [federal] army. The old mother has thrown herself on her knees, praising the Lord, while the rest of the family are grouped behind, contemplating the scene in silent wonder.
Source citation
Edwin Forbes, Life Studies of the Great Army, A Historical Work of Art in Copper-Plate Etching ...(New York: Edwin Forbes, 1876), plate 40.
Source note
Cropped from the larger image, also available here.
Privately published. The complete set of forty plates sold for $50.00 in 1876.

"The Sanctuary" Edwin Forbes, copper plate etching, 1876, zoomable image

Scanned by
Joseph Williams, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College
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Sized, cropped, and adjusted for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, August 11, 2013.
Image type
engraving
Use in Day View?
No
Permission to use?
Yes
Original caption
A negro family has just come in sight of the fortified lines of the [federal] army. The old mother has thrown herself on her knees, praising the Lord, while the rest of the family are grouped behind, contemplating the scene in silent wonder.
Source citation
Edwin Forbes, Life Studies of the Great Army, A Historical Work of Art in Copper-Plate Etching ...(New York: Edwin Forbes, 1876), plate 40.
Source note
Privately published. The complete set of forty plates sold for $50.00 in 1876.

"'Bummers"," Edwin Forbes, copper plate etching, 1876, detail

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Joseph Williams, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College
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Sized, cropped, and adjusted for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, August 11, 2013.
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engraving
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No
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Yes
Original caption
"There're 'Johnnies,' boys, as sure as you're born." A group of bummers on horse and muleback, huddled in the road, anxiously watching a body of men who have just appeared at a turn in the road.
Source citation
Edwin Forbes, Life Studies of the Great Army, A Historical Work of Art in Copper-Plate Etching ...(New York: Edwin Forbes, 1876), plate 39.
Source note
Cropped from the larger image, also available here.
Privately published. The complete set of forty plates sold for $50.00 in 1876.
"Bummer" was the nickname for Union foraging troops during the federal advance through the South during 1863 and 1864. 

"'Bummers"," Edwin Forbes, copper plate etching, 1876, zoomable image

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Joseph Williams, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College
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Sized, cropped, and adjusted for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, August 11, 2013.
Image type
engraving
Use in Day View?
No
Permission to use?
Yes
Original caption
"There're 'Johnnies,' boys, as sure as you're born." A group of bummers on horse and muleback, huddled in the road, anxiously watching a body of men who have just appeared at a turn in the road.
Source citation
Edwin Forbes, Life Studies of the Great Army, A Historical Work of Art in Copper-Plate Etching ...(New York: Edwin Forbes, 1876), plate 39.
Source note
Privately published. The complete set of forty plates sold for $50.00 in 1876.
"Bummer" was the nickname for Union foraging troops during the federal advance through the South during 1863 and 1864. 

"Twenty Minutes Halt," Edwin Forbes, copper plate etching, 1876, detail

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Joseph Williams, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College
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Sized, cropped, and adjusted for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, August 11, 2013.
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engraving
Use in Day View?
No
Permission to use?
Yes
Original caption
A column of troops, while on the march, have been halted for rest, and are lying about under the trees and in the road.
Source citation
Edwin Forbes, Life Studies of the Great Army, A Historical Work of Art in Copper-Plate Etching ...(New York: Edwin Forbes, 1876), plate 38.
Source note
Cropped from the larger image, also available here.
Privately published. The complete set of forty plates sold for $50.00 in 1876. 

"Twenty Minutes Halt," Edwin Forbes, copper plate etching, 1876, zoomable image

Scanned by
Joseph Williams, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College
Scan date
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Sized, cropped, and adjusted for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, August 11, 2013.
Image type
engraving
Use in Day View?
No
Permission to use?
Yes
Original caption
A column of troops, while on the march, have been halted for rest, and are lying about under the trees and in the road.
Source citation
Edwin Forbes, Life Studies of the Great Army, A Historical Work of Art in Copper-Plate Etching ...(New York: Edwin Forbes, 1876), plate 38.
Source note
Privately published. The complete set of forty plates sold for $50.00 in 1876. 

"Fording a River," Edwin Forbes, copper plate etching, 1876, detail

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Joseph Williams, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College
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Sized, cropped, and adjusted for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, August 11, 2013.
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engraving
Use in Day View?
No
Permission to use?
Yes
Original caption
Infantry are wading the stream at the ford, with a line of cavalry posted below to catch any unlucky soldier who may be carried away by the force of the current.
Source citation
Edwin Forbes, Life Studies of the Great Army, A Historical Work of Art in Copper-Plate Etching ...(New York: Edwin Forbes, 1876), plate 38.
Source note
Cropped from the larger image, also available here.
Privately published. The complete set of forty plates sold for $50.00 in 1876. 

"Fording a River," Edwin Forbes, copper plate etching, 1876, zoomable image

Scanned by
Joseph Williams, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College
Scan date
Notes
Sized, cropped, and adjusted for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, August 11, 2013.
Image type
engraving
Use in Day View?
No
Permission to use?
Yes
Original caption
Infantry are wading the stream at the ford, with a line of cavalry posted below to catch any unlucky soldier who may be carried away by the force of the current.
Source citation
Edwin Forbes, Life Studies of the Great Army, A Historical Work of Art in Copper-Plate Etching ...(New York: Edwin Forbes, 1876), plate 38.
Source note
Privately published. The complete set of forty plates sold for $50.00 in 1876. 

"An Advance of the Cavalry Skirmish Line," Edwin Forbes, copper plate etching, 1876, detail

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Joseph Williams, Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College
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Sized, cropped, and adjusted for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, August 11, 2013.
Image type
engraving
Use in Day View?
No
Permission to use?
Yes
Original caption
Clearing the way while the main body is in support.
Source citation
Edwin Forbes, Life Studies of the Great Army, A Historical Work of Art in Copper-Plate Etching ...(New York: Edwin Forbes, 1876), plate 37.
Source note
Cropped from the larger image, also available here.
Privately published. The complete set of forty plates sold for $50.00 in 1876. 
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