New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Carroll Hall, Fortress Monroe, Va

Artist Frederick Dielman (American, 1847-1935)

Publisher C. Bohn (American)

Publisher A. Hoen & Co.

Dateca. 1865

MediumLithograph

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/8 x 6 7/8 in. (10.5 x 17.5 cm)
Overall, Frame: 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (16.5 x 22.2 cm)

ClassificationsAmerican art

Credit LineGift of Mr. C. Wiley Grandy

Object number45.19.1

Terms

Washington, DC

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Not on view

DescriptionA colored lithograph. At left below print is printed "J Davis' Prison" under which is "C. Clay's" and half a ditto under prison. Carroll Hall is a many chiminnies building iwth a lean-to at right, a long gallery at second floor with many dormer windows above a covered walk and stairs at left leading to the ramparts. Five crooked trees grace the lawn, a road at the right winds in back of the building between it and the ramparts. Some US troops stand and walk guard while others loiter. Under glass in simple black wooden frame.