Various illustrations were done in this edition of Harper's Weekly of Yorktown, VA are depicted. Yorktown was significant in the American Civil War as it was the site of the Battle of Yorktown.

Harper's Weekly was an American political magazine that ran from 1857 until 1916. It was known for its coverage of the American Civil War which included mixed media such as illustrations, engravings, maps, and photographs. Famous political cartoonists such as Thomas Nast, Winslow Homer, and Granville Perkins all contributed an array of work to the publication. It was the most widely read journal in the United States at its peak.

Artist: A.R. Waud

Year: May 24, 1862

Condition: Very good; please note slight imperfections throughout page due to age.

This poster is linen-backed on canvas. Email us at postermuseum@gmail.com for more details.

Captions under each image read:

"1. Part of Franklin's Division moving up York River to West Point; 2. Road to the land fact of the Yorktown fortifications, Union forces and balloon; 3. Explosion of a torpedo; 4. Pursuit of [retreating] Rebels; 5. Magazine at the head of the ravine [at] Yorktown; 6. Taking possession of the enemy's works on Sunday; 7. The Nelson mansion, Yorktown, by the Rebels as a hospital; 8. Fortifications at Yorktown looking toward the river."