Item Info
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
General Israel Putnam was an American army General and a member of the Sons of Liberty. He was recognized for his role in the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War.
The engraving is probably based on a painting attributed to Salem artist Samuel Blyth (Blythe), 1744-1795 who was a heraldic engraver and pastelist, and brother of Benjamin Blyth.
Bibliography:
"Brown University Library, Center for Digital Initiatives." Brown University Library, Center for Digital Initiatives. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 July 2013. <http://dl.lib.brown.edu/catalog/catalog.php?verb=render&id=1211637610765625>.
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1775
Call Number: Elkengravings
Creator Name: Blyth, Samuel, 1744-1795 - Engraver