War Of 1812 Collection

Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812
British and American ships engaged in the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British army burning the White House in 1814 during the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Oliver H. Perrys note proclaiming his Lake Erie victory: " We have met the enemy and they are ours." Woodcut with watercolor wash

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. Defeat of the British Army by American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815, during the War of 1812

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USS " Constitution" being towed by the crew in rowboats away from the becalmed British Navy, War of 1812 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Crew of the USS Constitution in battle, War of 1812
Deck of the US frigate " Constitution" engaging in battle with British " Guerriere, " War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

US Navy base at Sackets Harbor, NY, 1814
Sackets Harbor on Lake Ontario in 1814, a US Naval station in the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Fort Dearborn on the Chicago River, 1812
Fort Dearborn on the site of present-day Chicago, 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

CARTOON: EMBARGO, 1811. Ograbme, or the American Snapping-Turtle: American cartoon, 1811, by Alexander Anderson on the Embargo of trade with England that year

Letter of marque issued by President James Madison for the privateer ship Abaellino of Boston, Massachusetts
LETTER OF MARQUE, 1812. Letter of marque issued by President James Madison for the privateer ship Abaellino of Boston, Massachusetts, during the War of 1812

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USS frigate " Chesapeake" engaging the British ship " Shannon, " War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

US territorial acquisition during the 1800s
Map showiing the territorial growth of the continental US 1776 to 1899. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

USS Constitution Fighting The HMS Guerriere In The War Of 1812
USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere in the War of 1812

BATTLE OF LUNDYs LANE, 1814. The Battle of Lundys Lane, Ontario, Canada, on 25 July 1814. Color engraving, 19th century

BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U. S
BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives during the burning of Washington D.C

Driving A Cow Before Her, Laura Secord Passed The American Sentries, c1909, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
Driving A Cow Before Her, Laura Secord Passed The American Sentries, c1909, (c1920). Laura Secord (1775-1868) Canadian heroine of the War of 1812

BALTIMORE: FORT McHENRY. The British naval bombardment of Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, 13-14 September 1814, during the War of 1812. Contemporary aquatint by John Bower

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US Navy Commander Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

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Isaac Brock, British commander of Upper Canada, War of 1812. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century portrait

War of 1812, Portrait of an Officer of the 100th Regiment of Foot
3031165 War of 1812, Portrait of an Officer of the 100th Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miniature portrait of an officer of a flank company of the 100th British Regiment of Foot)

British Grenadier officer's gilt cap plate circa 1812
3036127 British Grenadier officer's gilt cap plate circa 1812; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States War of 1812 era)

War of 1812 , British Pattern 1805 Baker Rifle
3036124 War of 1812 , British Pattern 1805 Baker Rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812 , British Pattern 1805 Baker Rifle used by the 95th Regiment of Rifles who fought at the battle of)

War of 1812, British Soldier's Shoulder Belt Plate of the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers)
3036123 War of 1812, British Soldier's Shoulder Belt Plate of the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers).; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023.

United States, Rose contract of 1808 cavalry saber with scabbard
3036355 United States, Rose contract of 1808 cavalry saber with scabbard; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Rose contract of 1808 cavalry saber with scabbard); © Don Troiani

British shoulder belt plate of the Royal Marines
3036316 British shoulder belt plate of the Royal Marines; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars/ War of 1812, British brass shoulder belt plate of the British Marines/Royal Marines circa)

War of 1812/ British officer's Wellington or Waterloo style shako circa 1812-1815
3036311 War of 1812/ British officer's Wellington or Waterloo style shako circa 1812-1815; Private Collection; (add.info)

United States, Officer of the Charlestown Light Dragoons
3036308 United States, Officer of the Charlestown Light Dragoons; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812, United States)

British 60 round cartridge box
3036478 British 60 round cartridge box; Private Collection; (add.info.: British 60 round cartridge box with replaced American linen sling with pick and brush); © Don Troiani

United States 1813 Pattern leather infantry shako
3036472 United States 1813 Pattern leather infantry shako; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812, United States 1813 Pattern leather infantry shako); © Don Troiani

United States, US Model 1805 Harper's Ferry Cavalry Pistol
3036456 United States, US Model 1805 Harper's Ferry Cavalry Pistol; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Model 1805 Harper's Ferry Cavalry Pistol); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

United States, Tiger Maple Stocked American "Kentucky" Style Pistol Circa 1810-1820
3036451 United States, Tiger Maple Stocked American "Kentucky" Style Pistol Circa 1810-1820; Private Collection; (add.info)

Steel hilted British 85th of Foot (Bucks Light Infantry) officer's sword
3036406 Steel hilted British 85th of Foot (Bucks Light Infantry) officer's sword; Private Collection; (add.info.: Steel hilted British 85th Regiment of Foot (Bucks Light Infantry)

United States, Pattern of 1812 3rd Regiment of United States Artillery cap plate
3036122 United States, Pattern of 1812 3rd Regiment of United States Artillery cap plate.; Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Artillery Officers Coat Button
3056428 Royal Artillery Officers Coat Button; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812 ,Royal Artillery Officer's Coat Gilt Brass Button); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023.

War of 1812/ British Infantry shako made of glazed Linen strips
3036519 War of 1812/ British Infantry shako made of glazed Linen strips; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812/Napoleonic Wars , British Infantry shako)

British Army, Shoulder Belt Plate of the 43rd Light Infantry Regiment
3036518 British Army, Shoulder Belt Plate of the 43rd Light Infantry Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoulder Belt Plate of the 43rd Light Infantry Regiment that fought at the battle of New)

United States 1813 Pattern leather infantry shako
3036505 United States 1813 Pattern leather infantry shako; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812, United States 1813 Pattern leather infantry shako); © Don Troiani

United States, President James Madison silver Indian peace medal
3036485 United States, President James Madison silver Indian peace medal; Private Collection; (add.info.: President James Madison silver Indian peace medal); © Don Troiani

British Officer's cap badge of the Royal Artillery 1812-1816
3036461 British Officer's cap badge of the Royal Artillery 1812-1816; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812, British Officer's cap badge of the Royal Artillery 1812-1816)

Model 1803 Harper's Ferry rifle dated 1806 First pattern of this rifle
3036266 Model 1803 Harper's Ferry rifle dated 1806 First pattern of this rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812)

War of 1812. New England Militia painted Soldier's Knapsack
3036228 War of 1812. New England Militia painted Soldier's Knapsack; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812. New England Militia painted Soldier's Knapsack); © Don Troiani

United States, Artilleryman's leather embossed cap cockade
3036450 United States, Artilleryman's leather embossed cap cockade; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artilleryman's leather embossed cap cockade); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023.

Excavated Officers Shako Plate of the 100th Regiment of Foot
3036209 Excavated Officers Shako Plate of the 100th Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812,Excavated Officer's Shako Plate of the 100th Regiment of Foot)

War of 1812 American Militia Infantry Coat
3036205 War of 1812 American Militia Infantry Coat; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812 , American Militia Infantry Coat , blue with red facings); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

United States, J. Henry 1807 US Contract Flintlock Pistol
3036195 United States, J. Henry 1807 US Contract Flintlock Pistol; Private Collection; (add.info.: J. Henry 1807 US Contract Flintlock Pistol); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

United States, U. S. Regt. of Artillery die struck brass hat plate
3036194 United States, U. S. Regt. of Artillery die struck brass hat plate; Private Collection; (add.info.: U. S. Regiment of Artillery die struck brass hat plate); © Don Troiani

American Eagle pommel sword with ivory grips
3036173 American Eagle pommel sword with ivory grips; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812, American Officer's eagle headed sword with Honor & Country inscribed on blade)

Pattern 1803 British Officer's Sword With Crest Of The 1st Regiment of Foot Royal Scots
3036361 Pattern 1803 British Officer's Sword With Crest Of The 1st Regiment of Foot Royal Scots; Private Collection; (add.info)

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The War of 1812 was a pivotal moment in American history, marked by significant battles and territorial acquisitions. One such battle was the Battle of Lake Erie, where American forces triumphed over the British Navy, securing control over the Great Lakes region. This victory showcased America's growing naval power and boosted morale for future conflicts. Another notable event during this war was the Battle of New Orleans, where American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson successfully defended against a formidable British army. This unexpected victory solidified America's status as an emerging global power and bolstered national pride. In addition to these military achievements, there were other key moments that shaped this conflict. The crew of the USS Constitution fought valiantly in several battles throughout the war, earning their ship the nickname "Old Ironsides" due to its resilience against enemy fire. Meanwhile, Sackets Harbor in New York served as a crucial US Navy base during this time period. It played a vital role in supplying and supporting American forces throughout various campaigns. Fort Dearborn on the Chicago River also witnessed intense fighting during 1812 when it fell to Native American tribes allied with Britain. This event highlighted tensions between settlers and indigenous peoples while showcasing British attempts to disrupt American expansion into frontier territories. Furthermore, political cartoons like "Ograbme" reflected public sentiment surrounding events leading up to the war. These satirical illustrations criticized policies such as embargoes that impacted international trade relations and ultimately contributed to escalating tensions between America and Britain. Ultimately, through victories like those at Lake Erie and New Orleans combined with territorial acquisitions made during this era (such as parts of present-day Florida), America emerged from the War of 1812 with increased confidence on both domestic and international fronts.