Historic War Map - Chapultepec Battle 2 of 3 - Church News 1892 - 23 x 36.61 - Vintage Wall Art
Historic War Map - Chapultepec Battle 2 of 3 - Church News 1892 - 23 x 36.61 - Vintage Wall Art
Product Number: SKU:ITMX0012-2
Map Print Size: 23.00 x 36.61
Metric Map Print Size: 58.42 X 92.98
Shipping: print gets shipped rolled
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Description
Old War Map - Chapultepec Battle 2 of 3 1892 - This is an exquisite full-color Reproduction printed on high-quality gloss paper, art paper or canvas.
Print Size: 23.00 x 36.61 inches58.42 X 92.98cm
Sites and Townships Specific To This Map Are: Tacubaya and Mexico City.
The following towns are featured: Mexican army movements in red and American forces in blue. This is map 2 of 3 and was a United States victory over Mexican forces holding Chapultepec Castle west of Mexico City during the Mexican-American War. The Americans began an artillery barrage against Chapultepec. The bombardment was halted and Winfield Scott ordered the charge. Following Captain Mackenzie's storming party were three assault columns from George Cadwalader's brigade. Scaling ladders arrived, and the first wave ascended the walls. In fact so many ladders arrived that 50 men could climb side by side. Colonel Trousdale's column supported by Lieutenant Thomas J. Jackson's artillery faced superior numbers of Mexicans defense. General Shields was severely wounded when his men poured over the walls, but his troops managed to raise the U.S. Flag over the castle. Caught between two fronts, General Bravo ordered a retreat ba
SKU: ITMX0012
Original Maps are often difficult to find and usually have fold lines, identifying stamps or markings, tears, ragged edges, and assorted other natural signs of age that detract from their beauty. All of our maps have been professionally restored to depict their original beauty, while keeping all historical data intact.
These maps are fabulous pieces of history full of information useful to Historians, Genealogists, Cartographers, Relic Hunters, & Others. They make fascinating conversation pieces and splendid works of art for the home or office. -
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Print Quality Details
Giclée Printing Process
“A giclée (zhee-clay) reproduction is the closest duplication of an original artwork that is humanly or technically achievable. We have used the giclee printing process on both the Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper and the Cotton Canvas options to create truly magnificent map prints, the quality of which is recognized by museums and galleries around the world. Read more about Giclee Prints here.
Glossy Satin Photo Quality
This is a very high quality, photo-grade, 7 mil thick paper. It is considered a "matte" finish, however it does have a slight sheen to it. It is a very nice paper and produces extremely attractive maps.
Matte Art Paper
This archival fine-art media has the look and feel of old-world handmade paper and is great for producing sharp, accurate reproductions. The Giclee process, combined with a 12 mil thick paper, creates magnificent historical maps guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The quality of these matte-finish maps is recognized by museums and galleries around the world.
Matte Canvas
Ideal for framing, the poly/cotton blend archival-grade canvas will satisfy even the most discriminating taste. This canvas has a medium gloss finish, and after printing via the Giclee process, your historical maps are guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The result is truly magnificent and ideal for those seeking the look and feel of an actual painting.
Print Size: 23.00 x 36.61 inches58.42 X 92.98cm
Sites and Townships Specific To This Map Are: Tacubaya and Mexico City.
The following towns are featured: Mexican army movements in red and American forces in blue. This is map 2 of 3 and was a United States victory over Mexican forces holding Chapultepec Castle west of Mexico City during the Mexican-American War. The Americans began an artillery barrage against Chapultepec. The bombardment was halted and Winfield Scott ordered the charge. Following Captain Mackenzie's storming party were three assault columns from George Cadwalader's brigade. Scaling ladders arrived, and the first wave ascended the walls. In fact so many ladders arrived that 50 men could climb side by side. Colonel Trousdale's column supported by Lieutenant Thomas J. Jackson's artillery faced superior numbers of Mexicans defense. General Shields was severely wounded when his men poured over the walls, but his troops managed to raise the U.S. Flag over the castle. Caught between two fronts, General Bravo ordered a retreat ba
SKU: ITMX0012
Original Maps are often difficult to find and usually have fold lines, identifying stamps or markings, tears, ragged edges, and assorted other natural signs of age that detract from their beauty. All of our maps have been professionally restored to depict their original beauty, while keeping all historical data intact.
These maps are fabulous pieces of history full of information useful to Historians, Genealogists, Cartographers, Relic Hunters, & Others. They make fascinating conversation pieces and splendid works of art for the home or office.
Giclée Printing Process
“A giclée (zhee-clay) reproduction is the closest duplication of an original artwork that is humanly or technically achievable. We have used the giclee printing process on both the Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper and the Cotton Canvas options to create truly magnificent map prints, the quality of which is recognized by museums and galleries around the world. Read more about Giclee Prints here.
Glossy Satin Photo Quality
This is a very high quality, photo-grade, 7 mil thick paper. It is considered a "matte" finish, however it does have a slight sheen to it. It is a very nice paper and produces extremely attractive maps.
Matte Art Paper
This archival fine-art media has the look and feel of old-world handmade paper and is great for producing sharp, accurate reproductions. The Giclee process, combined with a 12 mil thick paper, creates magnificent historical maps guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The quality of these matte-finish maps is recognized by museums and galleries around the world.
Matte Canvas
Ideal for framing, the poly/cotton blend archival-grade canvas will satisfy even the most discriminating taste. This canvas has a medium gloss finish, and after printing via the Giclee process, your historical maps are guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The result is truly magnificent and ideal for those seeking the look and feel of an actual painting.