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- Sketch of the William Riley Log House- C. 1880This sketch of the log house of William Riley is the only extant image of an early home built by a former slave in the town of Niagara's "coloured village", roughly the area bounded by King, William, Ann and Butler streets. The sketch was donated to the museum by Mary …This sketch of the log house of William Riley is the only extant image of an early home built by a former slave in the town of Niagara's "coloured village", …
- Battle of Fort George Watercolour PaintingA watercolour by an unknown artist of the Battle of Fort George, based on a line drawing that was in the Philadelphia Portfolio in 1817. The drawing shows some details on the town, including many elements that were later destroyed in December 1813 by the retreating American forces, such as …A watercolour by an unknown artist of the Battle of Fort George, based on a line drawing that was in the Philadelphia Portfolio in 1817. The drawing shows some details …
- The Attack on Fort Oswego, Lake Ontario, 1814. By John Thomas SerresThis is a watercolour over pencil, believed to be created in England.This is a watercolour over pencil, believed to be created in England.
- Fort Niagara. By Col. Alexander Cavalie MercerA watercolour of Fort Niagara from the Canadian side. It also shows a home directly across the river from the Fort.A watercolour of Fort Niagara from the Canadian side. It also shows a home directly across the river from the Fort.
- Niagara River at Queenston with Brock's Monument. By John Herbert CaddyA watercolour on paper created at Queenston.A watercolour on paper created at Queenston.
- Battle of the Thames. By John DorivalA watercolour with ink. No Date but is known to have been made in America.A watercolour with ink. No Date but is known to have been made in America.
- Fort Niagara. By James Pattison CockburnWatercolour over pencil; gouache (white highlights) drawing. Believed to have been created in England. View is of Fort Niagara on the Canadian side of the Niagara River.Watercolour over pencil; gouache (white highlights) drawing. Believed to have been created in England. View is of Fort Niagara on the Canadian side of the Niagara River.
- Battle of Lake ErieTitle is actually unknown but it is believed that this is a watercolour portraying the Battle of Lake Erie. Ink and Pencil.Title is actually unknown but it is believed that this is a watercolour portraying the Battle of Lake Erie. Ink and Pencil.
- Battle of Lake ErieTitle is actually unknown but it is believed that this is a watercolour portraying the Battle of Lake Erie. Ink and Pencil.Title is actually unknown but it is believed that this is a watercolour portraying the Battle of Lake Erie. Ink and Pencil.
- "Where Gen. Brock died. Queenston. Oct. 13, 1812." by Clara Mason[from back of painting] “The old house faced the river, and the artist has sketched the trees and old fences as they might have been at the time. The remains of the old well were found, and so the path from the house is represented as it probably appeared, together …[from back of painting] “The old house faced the river, and the artist has sketched the trees and old fences as they might have been at the time. The remains …
- Battle of the ThamesA watercolour with ink. No Date but is known to have been made in America. 1 print / estampe : Lithograph, hand-coloured on wove paper Image: 52.100 x 35.500 cm (image)A watercolour with ink. No Date but is known to have been made in America. 1 print / estampe : Lithograph, hand-coloured on wove paper Image: 52.100 x 35.500 cm …
- War of 1812 Battle Scene with Soldiers and IndiansIllustration of American soldiers being slaughtered by tribal warriors after General Winchester surrendered to end the Battle of Frenchtown (Raisin River). 1 drawing : wash.Illustration of American soldiers being slaughtered by tribal warriors after General Winchester surrendered to end the Battle of Frenchtown (Raisin River). 1 drawing : wash.
- Taking of Niagara DrawingThis appears to be a late 19th or early 20th century copy of an image that appeared in the Philadelphia Portfolio in 1817 showing the "Taking of Niagara" or the Battle of Fort George in 1813. The image provides some understanding of buildings that existed before the destruction of the …This appears to be a late 19th or early 20th century copy of an image that appeared in the Philadelphia Portfolio in 1817 showing the "Taking of Niagara" or the …
- Drawing of Fort Niagara from Fort GeorgeThis is a drawing of Fort Niagara from Fort George, which is in the foreground.This is a drawing of Fort Niagara from Fort George, which is in the foreground.
- Rapids and Bridge above the Falls of NiagaraThis is from John H. Hinton's "The History and Topography of the United States of America". London & New York: John Tallis &Co., 1850. In addition to this unique etching, there are two smaller ones located at the bottom corners. One side illustrates the attack on Queenston during the War …This is from John H. Hinton's "The History and Topography of the United States of America". London & New York: John Tallis &Co., 1850. In addition to this unique etching, …
- Service (Servos) House At Niagara Built in 1783- Mary ShawThis image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of York and participated in the War of 1812. It is a pen and ink grey wash sketch and measures (framed) …This image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of …
- Mrs. Tice’s House, Near Queenston 1795- Mary ShawThis image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of York and participated in the War of 1812. It is a pen and ink grey wash sketch and measures (framed) …This image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of …
- Navy Hall at Newark- First Parliament Sept 17th 1792- Mary ShawThis image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of York and participated in the War of 1812. It is a pen and ink grey wash sketch and measures (framed) …This image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of …
- Fort Niagara Erected 1725- Mary ShawThis image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of York and participated in the War of 1812. It is a pen and ink grey wash sketch and measures (framed) …This image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of …
- Navy Hall at Niagara- from the River 1792- Mary ShawThis image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of York and participated in the War of 1812. It is a pen and ink grey wash sketch and measures (framed) …This image is part of a series of drawings done by Mary Shaw, the sixth daughter and 11th child of Hon. Aeneas Shaw. Aeneas Shaw was the first settler of …