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Francis Scott Key
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Vignetted portrait of Francis Scott Key, author of the poem that inspired "The Star Spangled Banner". The poem was written while he was on a ship in Baltimore harbor during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812.
circa 1810 -- 1819
Publication Information
| Date Created | circa 1810 -- 1819 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | Key, Francis Scott |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Francis Scott Key, Cigar Box Label
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Dagger of Officer Renat
1812
Dagger from an American officer of the war of 1812. Renat was a member of the naval fleet of the Great Lakes which was under the command Oliver Hazard Perry.
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