Name: Cyclorama of the Battle of Gettysburg by Paul Philippoteaux 1

Barcode: 58012

Image Number: 58012

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/58012.0001

Brief Description: Souvenir booklet about the cyclorama depicting the Battle of Gettysburg. Included is a battle map, a print of the cyclorama, the Union and Confederate armies who participated in the battle. Also included is a list of visitors who were at the opening of the cyclorama.

Publishing Location: Boston

Notes: This item contains racist and/or derogatory content

Publisher: Boston Cyclorama Company,

Date Published: 1886

Language: English

Dimensions: H 23.2 X W 15.5 cm

Historical Context: The Battle of Gettysburg occurred in the state of Pennsylvania from July 1 to July 3rd, 1863. It was a pivotal battle of the American Civil War with two large armies clashing in and around the town and the outskirts for three days. The battle involved the largest number of casualities of the entire war. This was Confederate General Robert E. Lee's second attempt to invade the North and bring the war to and end. The defeat dashed the hopes of the Confederate States of America to become an independent nation.

LC Call Number: E475.53.C93 1886

OCLC: 10811369