The Battle of New Orleans provided a rich theme for artists, printers, and mapmakers and many of the works they created are on display at The Historic New Orleans Collection’s museum complex, or in the Williams Research Center. This descriptive list, while not all-inclusive, will convey the scope and importance of our cartographic, fine arts, and artifact holdings relating to the Battle and the broader conflict.
This page breaks down our extensive collection into four categories:
MAPS AND PLANS: original manuscript and printed maps of the battle
ORIGINAL VIEWS AND ARTWORKS: original paintings and drawings
PRINTED VIEWS AND ARTWORKS: published pictorial depictions and portraits
THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS: artifacts, weapons, medals, snuffboxes, and other realia
ANDREW JACKSON PRINTS AND ORIGINAL ARTWORKS: portraits, prints, and other depictions
Plan of the Attack made by Major Gen. Jackson on a Division of the British Army… on 23rd. December 1814 by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816. Engraved printed map with watercolor. Acc. no. .
Map shewing the landing of the British Army its several Encampments and Fortifications on the Mississippi and the Works they erected on their Retreat; also the different posts Encampments and Fortifications made by the several Corps of the American Army during the whole Campaign by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816. Engraved printed map with watercolor. Acc. no. 1979.238.7; see also 1971.26.
Plan Of The Attack And Defence Of The American Lines below New Orleans, on the 8th January, 1815 by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816. Engraved printed map with watercolor. Acc. no. 1979.238.4.
Plan of Fort St. Philip At Plaquemines, showing the position of the British Vessels when Bombarding the Fort by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816. Engraved printed map with watercolor. Acc. no. 1979.238.5.
Map Of Mobile Point & Part Of The Bay, & of Dauphine Island; showing the position of the British Land & Naval Forces by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816. Engraved printed map with watercolor. Acc. no. 1979.238.6.
A General Map of the Seat of War in Louisiana & West Florida… by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816. Engraved printed map with watercolor. Acc. no. 1980.32.
Sketch of the Position of the British and American Forces during the operations against New Orleans from the 23 Dec.r 1814 to the 8th Jan.y 1815 by anonymous maker. [1815]. Original watercolor, pen-and-ink manuscript map. From the military papers of Robert Saunders Dundas, Second Viscount Melville. Acc. no. 1949.18.
Atlas of the 7th Military District Exhibiting the General Map of the States of Tenessee [sic] Louisiana & Mississipi [sic] Territory with the Fortifictions [sic] Formerly Built, Projected, or Built Since the Beginning of the War… by Barthélémy Lafon. March 31, 1814. Original pen-and-ink watercolor drawings. Unbound manuscript atlas includes detailed plans of fortifications in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. Acc. no. 1970.2.1-26.
A Map of the State of Louisiana with Part of the State of Mississippi and Alabama Territory by Maxfield Ludlow (surveyor); by W. Charles (engraver); J. G. Warniche (engraver). Ca. 1820. Engraved printed map. (i) Wall map showing Louisiana, southern Mississippi, Alabama and part of Florida panhandle; (ii) inset “Map showing the landing of the British Army, 1815” at the Battle of New Orleans. Acc. no. 1939.2 i,ii.
Jackson’s Route to New Orleans at the Battle of N.O. 1814 by Stanley Clisby Arthur (delineator). Undated. Mechanical reproduction of map. Acc. no. 1974.25.5.81.
Copy of a sketch map by Alexander Dickson showing a British battery. Undated mechanical reproduction by Leonard V. Huber showing a sketch from Alexander Dickson’s Journal of Operations in Louisiana, 1814–15. Acc. no. 1974.25.5.84.
Plan of plantations in the area of the Battle of New Orleans. Modern reproduction of part of a Charles Zimpel's 1834 "Topographical Map of New Orleans and Its Vicinity" showing the downriver plantations on the east bank of the Mississippi, most notably Versailles Plantation, owned by Pierre Denis De La Ronde. Acc. no. 1974.25.5.85.
United States of America. Exhibiting the Seat of War on the Canadian Frontier from 1812–1815 by [Samuel John?] Neele (engraver). London, [1816?]. Copper engraving with watercolor. In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L.1 (MSS 557).
Southern Provinces of the United States by [John Thomson]. [London, 1817]. Engraving with watercolor. In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L (MSS 557).
Sketch of the attack on the lines in advance of New Orleans by [General F. Maunsell (85th Light Infantry, British Army)]. [1835]. Original pen and ink manuscript map with gouache. In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L.6 (MSS 557).
Sketch of the Position of the British and American Forces, during the Operations against New Orleans from 23d. Decr. 1814 to 18th. Jany. 1815 by J. Gold (publisher), 1815. Engraved printed map with watercolor. A map showing the positions of the U.S. and British armies during the siege of New Orleans. Published in London, vol. 33 of the Naval Chronicle, June 30, 1815. Acc. no. 1971.98.
Battle of New Orleans by W. A. C. Pape (painter). 1890. Oil painting on canvas. Battle of New Orleans scene with Andrew Jackson. Though formerly described as a depiction of the December 23, 1814 “night battle” elements of the scene do not correspond to that engagement. Jackson’s men are shown behind a rudimentary fortification that did not exist until their withdrawal behind the Rodriguez Canal. Acc. no. 1959.20.
Battle of New Orleans by Dennis Malone Carter (painter). 1856. Oil painting on canvas. Well-known and often reproduced battle scene showing Andrew Jackson rallying his troops as British soldiers storm his defenses and are driven back. Historical inaccuracies include a breastwork constructed of cotton bales, incorrect uniforms on the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders, and a militia rifleman sighting an artillery piece. Nevertheless a dramatic representation. Acc. no. 1960.22.
Laffite the Pirate by Paul Ashbrook (painter). Ca. 1945. Watercolor on board. Acc. no. 1983.123.9.
Dominique You by Paul Ashbrook (painter). Ca. 1945. Watercolor on board. Acc. no. 1983.123.8.
Battle of Lake Borgne by T. L. Hornbrook (painter). Between 1815 and 1850. Oil painting on canvas. View of flotilla of five American gun boats fighting against twenty six British barges or longboats during the British offensive at New Orleans in December 1814 just prior to the Battle of New Orleans. Acc. no. 1950.54.
Fort Plaquemine on the River, Mississippi, bombarded by HM Ships Oetna and Volcano by Nelson (delineator). 1815. Original watercolor with pen and ink on wove paper. Two Royal Navy bomb ships, the “Oetna” and the “Volcano,” are seen shelling Fort Plaquemine (later Ft. St. Philip) in the strategic curve of the river. Artist was midshipman of the “Asa.” Acc. no. 1969.2.
Capture of American Gun Vessels off New Orleans Decr. 1814 by Lt. Wm. Hole, R. N. December 1814. Original watercolor with pen and ink on wove paper. Scene depicts the Battle of Lake Borgne which occurred December 14, 1814. Acc. no. 1969.4.
Corsair Alligator 16 guns Com Sam Griggs Nle Orleans 1812. by C. Roussel (painter). 1813. Original watercolor. View of a U.S. privateer, rigged as a barque, flying both a large red ensign and an American flag. Note: this is NOT the sloop Alligator captured during the Battle of Lake Borgne. Acc. no. 1939.7.
Defeat of the British Army, 12,000 strong, under the Command of Sir Edward Packenham, in the attack of the American Lines defended by 3,600 Militia…January 8th 1815, on Chalmette plain… by [Jean] H[yacin]the Laclotte, (artist); Philibert-Louis Debucourt (etcher). [1817]. Etched aquatint printed view. Title is also supplied in French. Acc. no. 1944.5. See also 1950.26, 1953.55, 1989.79.135 and MSS 557.5.49 for variant copies. There is also a printed key to this image (Acc. no. 1946.1).
Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815 by William Edward West (delineator); Joseph Yeager (engraver); Y. Saurman (printer); McCarty & Davis (publisher). 1816. Hand colored aquatint engraving. Second version of five known variants of a popular Battle of New Orleans printed view shown from the perspective of the British army, with the death of Major General Edward Pakenham in the foreground. This state differs from the first only in the printer's street address, 103 Race Street (instead of 100 Race Street). British officers stand around Pakenham; General John Lambert holds a handkerchief to his own face, as though overcome with grief. The American line is shown in the background, partially obscured by smoke. There are Arabic numbers near figures, but there is no corresponding key below the image (it may have been printed separately). An inset portrait of Andrew Jackson divides the printed title below the image; this portrait is based on an original painting by Nathan W. Wheeler. Artist William Edwards West's composition of the central section of the piece may have been influenced by Benjamin West's painting "The Death of General Wolfe." Acc. no. 1949.2 i,ii.
Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815 by William Edward West (delineator); Joseph Yeager (engraver); Y. Saurman (printer); McCarty & Davis (publisher). 1816. Hand colored engraving. Third version of five known variants of a popular Battle of New Orleans printed view shown from the perspective of the British army, with the death of Major General Edward Pakenham in the foreground. British officers stand around Pakenham; General John Lambert holds a handkerchief to his own face, as though overcome with grief. The American line is shown in the background, partially obscured by smoke. The key numbers that appeared near figures in the first two versions of this print have been removed in this state, but additional British casualties have been added into formerly blank spaces. There is no key below the image. An inset portrait of Andrew Jackson divides the printed title below the image; this portrait is based on an original painting by Nathan W. Wheeler. Acc. no. 1975.77.
Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815 by William Edward West (delineator); Joseph Yeager (engraver); Y. Saurman (printer). 1817. Hand colored engraving. Fourth version of five known variants of a popular Battle of New Orleans printed view shown from the perspective of the British army, with the death of Major General Edward Pakenham in the foreground. British officers stand around Pakenham. Whereas previous versions of this print had shown General John Lambert holding a handkerchief to his own face, he is now shown pointing over his left shoulder. The American line is shown in the background, partially obscured by smoke. A key has been added below the image, corresponding to letters near figures in the composition. An inset portrait of Andrew Jackson divides the printed title below the image; this portrait is based on an original painting by Nathan W. Wheeler. The printer's name, Y. Saurman, has been added in this version below the title at left. Acc. no. 1989.79.167.
Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815 by William Edward West (delineator); Joseph Yeager (engraver); Y. Saurman (printer); McCarty & Davis (publisher). July 1817. Hand colored engraving. Fifth version of five known variants of a popular Battle of New Orleans printed view shown from the perspective of the British army, with the death of Major General Edward Pakenham in the foreground. This version differs from the previous versions in that the publisher has changed from J. Yeager to McCarty and Davis. The image is much the same: British officers stand around Pakenham. General John Lambert points over his own left shoulder. The American line is shown in the background, partially obscured by smoke. A key below the image corresponds to letters near figures in the composition. An inset portrait of Andrew Jackson divides the printed title below the image; this portrait is based on an original painting by Nathan W. Wheeler. Acc. no. 1949.16 i,ii. See also 1994.34.2.
Battle of New Orleans by Kurz & Allison (publishers). Ca. 1890. Color lithograph print. Battle scene showing Andrew Jackson on horse in foreground; Kentucky, Tennessee, and other American troops behind ramparts—all shooting at British soldiers in center; five ships in Mississippi River in background. Acc. no. 1947.17. See also MSS 557.9.162 for a lantern slide based on this print.
The Battle Of New Orleans by Dennis Malone Carter (painter); Thomas Phillibrown (engraver); Martin, Johnson & Co. (publisher). Ca. 1860. Engraving on paper. Battle scene showing General Andrew Jackson, on horseback, watching militia halt a storming party of British highlanders. British officer on parapet resembles Col. Robert Rennie. A cannon and gun crew are in the foreground. American flag is stuck into cotton bales. Acc. no. 1954.12.
Battle of New Orleans by John Landis (artist, publisher). 1840. Hand colored lithograph. View of battle with names of various generals portrayed in scene: Generals Adair, Coffee, Gibbs, Jackson, Kean, Livingston, and Pakenham; British soldiers at left fire on Americans behind cotton bale embankments. Acc. no. 1950.25.
British Troops storming the Redoubt on the right of the American Lines. Ca. 1820. Wood engraving w/ watercolor. Acc. no. 1959.160.5.
The Death of Majors Rennie, Henry, and King [officers of the Fusiliers] by Jacob A. Dallas (delineator); Berlett (engraver). 1858. Wood engraving. Acc. no. 1974.25.5.6
The British Bugler Boy Sounding the Charge by Jacob A. Dallas (delineator); Berlett (engraver). 1858. Wood engraving. Acc. no. 1974.25.5.8.
The American Riflemen, After the Battle, Rescuing the Wounded British by Jacob A. Dallas (delineator); Berlett (engraver). 1858. Wood engraving. Acc. no. 1974.25.5.7.
Schlacht Bei Neu Orleans am 8 Januar 1812 [Battle of New Orleans on 8 January 1815] by R. O. Eirton (?) (engraver). Between 1815 and 1860. Woodcut print. View of battle with German inscription. Acc. no. 1959.160.9.
Battle of New Orleans by H. R. Robinson (lithographer, publisher). [1800s]. Hand colored lithograph print. Battle scene showing soldiers on horseback, including Andrew Jackson; also soldiers on foot in midst of fighting; battle fought January 8, 1815. Acc. no. 1950.23.
Battle of New Orleans. Between 1817 and 1860. Engraving. View of the fight for the river redoubt. U.S. soldiers on the left fire upon British soldiers on scaling ladders. Wounded men are scattered about the bank. U.S. and British officers exchange sword cuts. Acc. no. 1959.160.11.
The Battle of New Orleans by William Momberger (draftsman); H. B. Hall (engraver); N. P. Fitzpatrick (publisher). Ca. 1861. Engraving. A dramatic battle view, albeit with anachronistic depictions of U.S. and British uniforms. Acc. no. 1959.160.12.
The Battle of New Orleans Fought Jany. 8th 1815 by Nathaniel Currier (lithographer, publisher). 1842. Lithograph print with watercolor. Battle scene showing soldiers in midst of fighting; Andrew Jackson on horseback in foreground. Acc. no. 1950.24. See also 1979.137 for variant.
Battle of New-Orleans. January 8th 1815 by Jean Hyacinthe Laclotte (painter); Alfred Hoffy (lithographer); Peter S. Duval (lithographer); Huddy & Duval (publisher). Ca. 1840. Lithograph print. Battle scene showing lines of British regiments firing on Americans behind embankments; accurate view of the battlefield from an eyewitness rendering. This lithograph print is a copy of an 1817 acquatint engraving by Philibert-Louis Debucourt, based on an original 1815 painting by Jean Hyacinthe Laclotte. Acc. no. 1950.26.
Dominique You by Dale Nichols (engraver). 1950. Four color woodcut print. Scene of cannon firing on British troops at the Battle of New Orleans; vignette of Dominique You; text below explains that You was a pirate released from prison to fight in the Battle and later pardoned by James Madison. Acc. no. 1950.64.5.
A Correct View of the Battle near the City of New Orleans… by Francisco Scacki (engraver). Between 1815 and 1818. Aquatint engraved print. Scene from the Battle of New Orleans with key listing people in view; inset portrait of Jackson; verso: same image with variations and minus key; same inset. Acc. no. 1948.2 i-iv.
(i) Andrew Jackson (ii) Battle between the American and British … 23rd December 1814 … by Busset & Laclotte (delineator); F. Cardon (engraver). 1816 or 1817. Engraved print. Acc. no. 1957.121 i,ii.
Battle of New Orleans by John Andrew (engraver). January 5, 1856. Wood engraving. Illustration with Andrew Jackson reviewing the troops, men firing on advancing British troops; American flag in background; cannons and firearms visible among soldiers, some in military uniforms, some black soldiers. Acc. no. 1953.91; see also 1958.98.6 for hand colored variant.
Death of General Pakenham by Samuel F. Baker (engraver); William Croome, (delineator). Between 1846 and 1850. Wood engraving with watercolor on paper. Book illustration showing British troops attacking American defenses. In the foreground are wounded British soldiers and scaling ladders. Abandoned cannon is on the right. General Pakenham is falling off his horse. Background is mostly smoke with U.S. cannon firing from rampart. British soldiers are incorrectly dressed in blue gaiters. Acc. no. 1956.32.
Death Of Pakenham At The Battle Of New Orleans by Felix Octavius Carr Darley (delineator); W. Ridgway (engraver). Between 1854 and 1860. Engraving with watercolor. A romantic view of the death of General Pakenham. Central figure is the dying general, supported by 93rd Highlanders incorrectly dressed in kilts (which are also of the wrong tartan pattern). Acc. no. 1958.37.
Battle of New Orleans, Death of General Pakenham by Felix Octavius Carr Darley (delineator); A. Bobbett (engraver). Between 1878. Wood engraving. A wounded Pakenham is helped off his horse. British soldiers rush about while cannon balls explode and smoke obscures the American lines. Several of the infantry wear the Tarleton or Artilleryman’s headdress. Acc. no. 1959.160.6.
Battle of New Orleans. Ca. 1855. Wood engraving with watercolor on paper. Book illustration showing view behind the American lines. A group of mounted officers race past U.S. dead and wounded and head toward the fighting. Acc. no. 1959.160.8.
The Battle of New Orleans by Thomas Phillibrown (engraver); Johnson, Fry & Co. (publisher). Ca. 1858. Engraved print. View of Andrew Jackson on horseback conferring with an aide; men behind cotton bales fire cannon at British who are in the background. Based on oil painting by Dennis Malone Carter. Acc. no. 1958.43.1.
Battle of New Orleans… Ca. 1820. Wood engraved book illustration with watercolor on paper. View of the British attack on the left flank of the American defences. Acc. no. 1959.160.5.
Battle of New Orleans. Between 1820 and 1880. Woodcut. Scene from battle showing American riflemen taking aim at English officer attempting to rally his troops. Acc. no. 1959.160.10.
Battle of New Orleans by James S. Baillie (lithographer, publisher). Between 1843 and 1855. Lithograph print with watercolor. Acc. no. 1975.120.
Battle of New Orlean[s] by Merritt (painter). August 5, 1854. Wood engraved print. Illustration. Acc. no. 1976.91.
Brief Description of the Battle of New Orleans, Fought on the 8th of January 1815, on the Plains of Chalmette below the City of New Orleans… by Charles F. Fisher. Ca. 1852–71. Printed broadside describing Charles F. Fisher’s ca. 1852 painting of the Battle of New Orleans. Acc. no. 1962.17.
Battle of New Orleans by Elliot (engraver). Between 1815 and 1899. Wood engraving. Battle scene of January 8, 1815; cannon, smoke, and cotton bale barricades; American flag. Acc. no. 1951.54.
Général Paskenham’s [sic] Death New Orléans Défence [sic] by Antoine Phelippeaux (Engraver). Between 1815 and 1830. Etched aquatint print. A very romantic souvenir representation showing the U.S. forces dressed in French Napoleonic uniforms, among other inaccuracies. Acc. no. 1951.85.
American gunboats on Lake Borgne. Undated modern photocopy of a scene showing the Battle of Lake Borne of December 14, 1814. Acc. no. 1974.25.5.86.
American Gunboat on Lake Borgne Under Attack by Boat from British Fleet. Undated modern photoreproduction of a scene from the Battle of Lake Borgne, December 14, 1814. Acc. no. 1974.25.5.87.
The valiant attack & capture of the American Flotilla on Borgne Bay, 14 December 1814 by Thomas L. Hornbrook. Modern photoreproduction of Hornbrook's painting of the Battle of Lake Borgne. Acc. no. 1974.25.5.88.
American Adventure / Lafitte / Pirate Patriot by Dan Heilman (delineator); Lafave Newspaper Feature (publisher). November 6–27, 1949. Color newspaper print. Comic strip series telling the story of Jean Lafitte’s involvement in the War of 1812, specifically in the Battle of New Orleans; text written by Bradford Smith for Sunday newspaper series. Acc. no. 1953.37.1-4. Four items, dated November 6, 1949; November 13, 1949; November 20, 1949; and November 27, 1949.
The Battle of New Orleans, Fought January 8, 1815 by J. C. Chapin, (delineator). January 12, 1861. Wood engraved print. Illustration. Acc. no. 1974.25.5.89.
Celebration of the Eighth Of January, 1858, Battle of New Orleans by Berlett (engraver); Dallas (artist). January 23, 1858. Wood engraved print. Illustration taken from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. Acc. no. 1991.17.4.
M1795 Type III Harpers Ferry Musket marked to 1st Regiment, Louisiana Militia. 1813. US government manufactured musket branded with state and regimental ownership marks, including “S. Louisiana” behind the sideplate and “1 Rt.” (for First Regiment) on the butt of the stock. Acc. no. 2012.0296.2.
Sword of Lt. Frederick Maunsell, 85th Foot, British Army. by Henry Tatham, swordsmith. Between 1812 and 1814. Infantry officer’s sword with a single edged curved blade, a steel reverse “P” hilt with a single slit for a sword knot and shaped langets. The top mount of the scabbard is engraved with a Light Infantry pattern bugle and the regimental device “LXXXV” (Roman numeral 85). Frederick Maunsell was lightly wounded at Bladensburg, outside of Washington, DC, and severely wounded in Louisiana during the night action of December 23, 1814, the first meeting with American troops led by Andrew Jackson. Acc. no. 2012.0296.1.
British Map Powder Horn. Ca. 1815; scrimshaw etching date unknown. Map etching shows British corps and regiments in front of “Rodrigue’s Canal” and the inscription “XCV G Rex” of the 95th Rifle Regiment. Also depicted are British and American artillery batteries, Congreve rockets, troops handling scaling ladders, and other details. Though the horn itself likely dates from ca. 1814–15, anomalies in the etched design suggest that it was done much later by someone who was not actually present at the battle. For example, “Celer et Audax” (Swift and Bold) was the motto of the 60th Rifles Regiment rather than the 95th. Yet even as a later commemoration piece, this powder horn is a curious and beautiful artifact. In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2002-36-L.
Surgical instruments of Dr. John Talbott. Ca. 1814. Field surgery kit in wooden case, manufactured by Eberle. Includes a tourniquet, scalpels, bone saw, and other instruments. Talbott was a surgeon in the Thirteenth Regiment of Kentucky Militia. Acc. no. 1959.30.1-7. The set includes an instrument case, retractor-tourniquet, a surgical knife, a second surgical knife, a surgical probe, an amputation saw, and a bone-cutting saw.
British Military General Service medal issued to Samuel Smith, 1st Battalion, 7th Regiment of Foot (Royal Fusiliers), with four clasps: Vittoria, Pyrenees, Orthes, and Toulouse. Ca. 1847. Silver with grosgrain ribbon. In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2004.0300.1.
British Naval General Service medal with clasp for “Boat Service” (i.e. Battle of Lake Borgne, 14 Dec. 1814), awarded to James Trill of the ship’s company of HMS Trave. Ca. 1847. Silver with grosgrain ribbon. In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2004.0300.2.
Officer’s button from the British 21st Regiment of Foot, Royal North British Fusiliers. Between 1810 and 1814. Gilt brass. Recovered ca. 1992 on Dauphin Island, Ala. Acc. no. 2012.0296.5.
Other ranks button from the British 21st Regiment of Foot, Royal North British Fusiliers. Between 1810 and 1814. Pewter. Recovered ca. 1992 on Dauphin Island, Ala. Acc. no. 2012.0296.6.
Other ranks belt plate from the British 21st Regiment of Foot, Royal North British Fusiliers. Between 1810 and 1814. Brass. Recovered ca. 1992 on Dauphin Island, Ala. Acc. no. 2012.0296.7.
Grapeshot. Ca. 1815. Iron. Acc. no. 1993.79
Cannonball from the Battle of New Orleans. Between 1810 and 1815. Iron. Eight-pound roundshot, iron cannonball found on Aurora Plantation in 1927 or 1928. Acc. no. 1994.40.
Presentation sword of Colonel Pierre de La Ronde, 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Militia. Between 1800 and 1805. Gilded steel and carved ivory. The blade is engraved with the image of a mounted Hussar officer with a raised sword. The hilt is carved ivory, and the scabbard is gold gilt with classical ornamentation featuring Hope, an angel with an anchor. Acc. no. 2001.105 a,b.
Equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson by Clark Mills (sculptor); Cornelius & Baker (foundry). Pat. May 15, 1855. Cast zinc. Acc. no. 1983.142.
Commemorative Badge: 25th Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, Genl. Andrew Jackson … by J. R. Clark (engraver). 1840. Engraving on silk. Small print on silk intended to be pinned on as a badge; features a portrait of Jackson framed by text reading, in part: Jackson, Defender of New Orleans on the 8th of January 1815. The Peoples invited guest in 1840. Acc. no. 1974.67.
Andrew Jackson mourning badge by W. L. Germon (engraver, publisher). [1845?]. Engraving on satin ribbon with lace, metal, and beads. Mourning badge with (i) Andrew Jackson portrait; (ii) Battle of New Orleans scene showing Jackson holding up sword and leading troops against the British. Text: “Andrew Jackson Born March 15, 1767 / Died June 8, 1845.” Acc. no. 1957.120 i,ii.
English-made Andrew Jackson souvenir snuffbox. Ca. 1820; enamel black over wood, attached engraving with a portrait of Jackson in uniform and an inscription above and below the image: “Major General Andrew Jakcson [sic] / Butt-le [sic] of New Orleans, 8th Jany. 1815.” In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2006.0312.
Commemorative medal: (i) Genl. Andrew Jackson (ii) Hero of New Orleans. Between 1815 and 1862. Brass commemorative medal with (i) portrait bust of General Andrew Jackson (1767–1845) in full uniform; (ii) “Hero of New Orleans” surrounded by laurel wreath; small hole punched into top of the decorative medal. Acc. no. 1953.156.6 i,ii.
Commemorative medal: (i) Genl. Andrew Jackson (ii) Hero of New Orleans. Similar to above, but without punched hole. Acc. no. 1953.156.7 i,ii.
Commemorative medal: (i) Major General Andrew Jackson, by W. & H. Co. (minter). 1915. Brass commemorative medal with (i) portrait bust of General Andrew Jackson in full uniform; and (ii) two fighting neoclassical figures with “Resolution Of Congress February 27, 1815 / Battle Of New Orleans / January 8, 1815 / 1915.” Small hole at top of decorative medal. Acc. no. 1953.156.8 i,ii.
Snuffbox, “Treaty of Ghent: December 25th, 1814.” Ca. 1815. Lacquered papier-mâché snuffbox with attached engraving with watercolor, English. Features allegorical scene commemorating treaty signing. In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L.9 (MSS 557, f. 172).
Snuffbox. New Orleans Defense. Ca. 1815–1820. [Artist and engraver unknown, English]. Papier-mâché snuffbox. A lacquered transfer-image [engraving] of the Battle of New Orleans appears on the lid. In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L.15 (MSS 557, f. 177).
Snuffbox. New Orleans Defense. Ca. 1815–1820. [Artist and engraver unknown, English.] Papier-mâché snuffbox. A lacquered transfer-image [engraving] of the Battle of New Orleans appears on the lid. Similar to item above, except that the title is in a different typeface and there are added words: “General Pakenham’s death” at the top. In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L.16 (MSS 557, f. 178).
Commemorative medal: (i) Old Hickory Took The Responsibility. Between 1845 and 1900. Brass commemorative medal with (i) profile portrait of Andrew Jackson; (ii) “Born March 15. 1767 / Fought At / Rocky Mount Aug. 6. 1780 / Maj. General U.S.A. 1814 / Took / Pensacola 1814. / Successfully Defended / New Orleans 1821. / Govr. Of Florida1821 / President / U.S. / 1828 To 1836. / Died June 8. 1845” surrounded by a laurel wreath. Acc. no. 1953.156.9 i,ii.
“The Glorious Victory of New Orleans” textile print by R. Gray (engraver). Ca. 1815–1820. Engraving on cloth showing eight scenes from the War of 1812 and a central panel view of the Battle of New Orleans with the city in the background; explanatory key below. Acc. no. 1947.19 i-vii.
“Descriptive View of the Glorious Battle of New Orleans” textile print. Probably between 1815 and 1820. Engraving on linen showing a central depiction of the Battle of New Orleans, with an inset George Washington portrait over several historic illustrative vignettes from the American Revolution and War of 1812. Acc. no. 2016.0215.1.
“Battle of New Orleans” Silk Sash. Ca. 1884. Five scenes depicting the Battle of New Orleans printed on silk. Signed (probably printed): O.M. Spofford [Mrs. Ophelia Martin Spofford]. (New Orleans: ca. 1884.) [Thought to have been made for the World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition, 1884–85.] In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L.44 (MSS 557, f. 186)
Commemorative Silk ribbon. New Orleans Mechanic’s Society Inauguration of the equestrian Statue of Andrew Jackson. 1856 Feb. 9. [New Orleans: 1856] In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L (MSS 557, f. 205)
Commemorative Silk ribbon. 1856 Feb. 9. Complete text: “Jackson Monument Association. Organized 11th, January, 1851. [drawing of statue of Andrew Jackson in Jackson Square.] Joseph Walker, A. D. Crossman, J. B. Plauche, Joseph Genois, Jas. H. Caldwell, Chas. Gayarre, P. Seuzeneau, Commissioners, L. Heyliger, Secretary. Inaugurated 9th February, 1856.” In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L (MSS 557, f. 206)
Commemorative Silk ribbon. [1856 Feb. 9]. Features text: “Screwmen’s Benevolent Association. Jackson Monument Association. Organized 11th, January, 1851” with accompanying drawing of the Jackson statue in Jackson Square. Additional text: “Joseph Walker, A. D. Crossman, J. B. Plauche, Joseph Genois, Jas. H. Caldwell, Chas. Gayarre, P.Seuzeneau, Commissioners. L. Heyliger, Secretary. Inaugurated 9th February, 1856.” In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L.14 (MSS 557, f. 207)
Battle of New Orleans One Hundredth Anniversary Pin by Whitehead & Hoag Co. (printer). 1915. Commemorative pin (jewelry), color printing on celluloid, mounted on metal. Pin shows portrait bust of Andrew Jackson above an eagle holding crossed flags of the United States and of Great Britain and motto “Commemorating One Hundredth Anniversary, Battle of New Orleans — 1815–1915.” Acc. no. 1953.156.14.
Battle of New Orleans fraktur. Between 1815 and 1845. Pen and ink drawing by Magdelena Hostetter. Bust length portrait of Andrew Jackson in uniform with inscription commemorating the “Defeat of 8000 British at N Orleans 1815.” Acc. no. 2012.0405.3.
ANDREW JACKSON PRINTS AND ORIGINAL ARTWORKS
Portrait of Major General Andrew Jackson by Nathan Wheeler (painter). ca. 1818. Oil painting on canvas. Wheeler’s improved copy of his own original portrait of Jackson painted from life in 1815, possibly in February or March, soon after the Battle of New Orleans. Acc. no. 2008.0208.1.
Portrait of Major General Andrew Jackson by Samuel Lovett Waldo (painter). 1819: Dated by James Barber on January 20, 1996. Oil painting on canvas. Acc. no. 1979.112.
Portrait of Andrew Jackson by Jacques Guillaume Lucien Amans (painter). January 8, 1840. Oil painting on canvas. Portrait shows Jackson (1767–1845) seated and in civilian clothing. Acc. no. 1982.11.
Portrait of Andrew Jackson by Jean Baptiste Adolphe La Fosse (painter). ca. 1840. Pastel. Drawing of Andrew Jackson, seated, holding newspaper; eyeglasses on his forehead. Acc. no. 1959.21.
Portrait of Andrew Jackson attributed to John Wesley Jarvis (painter). 1822. Oil on panel. Jackson is shown in profile, wearing glasses and civilian clothes, and appears to be reading an unseen text at the lower left. Acc. no. 1974.78.
“Jaqson” reverse glass painting. ca. 1860. Half-length reverse glass folk art portrait of Andrew Jackson in uniform, possibly based on earlier works by Hall and Vanderlyn. Acc. no. 2012.0405.1.
Andrew Jackson / Magnanimous in Peace / Victorious in War. Ca. 1829. [Lithograph] Print on Silk. Framed print celebrating the election of Andrew Jackson and placing him in the pantheon of American Presidents. In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L (MSS 557, f. 183).
Gen. Jackson Relieving the Wounded After the Battle. Between 1838 and 1860. Wood engraving w/ watercolor. Acc. no. 1959.160.18.
Andrew Jackson by Hubert (delineator); Cephas Grier Childs (lithographer, publisher); Henry Inman (lithographer, publisher). 1833. Lithograph print. Bust-length portrait of an elderly Andrew Jackson shows full-face. Acc. no. 1993.143.3.
Andrew Jackson (New Orleans at 1812) by Carl R. Wooster (engraver). Between 1940 and 1958. Woodcut print with watercolor. Full length portrait of Andrew Jackson in uniform. Acc. no. 1958.58.1.
Andrew Jackson, President Of The United States by James Barton Longacre (delineator, engraver). 1836. Engraved print. Portrait of President Jackson with facsimile of Jackson’s signature. Acc. no. 1959.27.1.
Gen. Andrew Jackson, The Hero of New Orleans by James S. Baillie (lithographer, publisher). Between 1838 and 1855. Lithograph print with watercolor. Equestrian portrait. Acc. no. 1960.34.
Gl. Jackson by C. Severin (delineator, lithographer, publisher); Boell & Michelin (printer). 1856. Hand colored lithograph. Battle of New Orleans scene. Acc. no. 1950.28.
Andrew Jackson with the Tennessee forces on the Hickory Grounds [Ala] A.D. 1814 by Breuker & Kessler (lithographer); Smith, William (publisher). 1800s. Lithograph print. Acc. no. 1968.24.
Andrew Jackson, Général by Jules Lion (delineator, lithographer); Aubert and Junca (Printer). Ca. 1840. Lithograph print. Portrait showing Jackson wearing glasses, a military uniform with epaulets, and high collar. Lion made at least three different images of Jackson. Acc. no. 1981.267.2.
The President Jackson by J[ules] Lion (delineator); Aubert and Junca (Printer). Between 1835 and 1838. Lithograph print. Bust-length portrait of Andrew Jackson, shown in three-quarters view, facing left, wearing shirt with high collar, stock, waistcoat, and frock coat with high collar and large lapels. In the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection, acc. no. 2001-68-L (MSS 557).
Andrew Jackson Général by J[ules] Lion (delineator); Aubert and Junca (Printer). Ca. 1840. Lithograph print. Bust-length portrait of Andrew Jackson, shown in three-quarters view, facing right, wearing a major general’s uniform and eyeglasses. Acc. no. 1970.11.136. For variants see also accessions 1981.267.1 and 1981.267.2.
General Andrew Jackson, The Hero, the Sage, and the Patriot by Nathaniel Currier (lithographer, publisher). Ca. 1845. Lithograph print with watercolor. Standing portrait of Jackson holding gloves, cane, and hat. He is shown standing beside a tree in the left foreground with the Hermitage shown in the right background. Acc. no. 1980.118.
Gen. Andrew Jackson … Inaugural Address, Delivered on being sworn into office, March 4th, 1829 by Benjamin Bailey (engraver). Ca. 1836. Engraved print. Souvenir copy of Jackson’s inaugural address; including his portrait and short biography. Acc. no. 1957.66.
General Andrew Jackson by John Vanderlyn (painter); Asher Brown Durand (engraver); James R. Burton (printer). June 1828. Engraved print. Acc. no. 1950.29.
Andrew Jackson by Morris H. Traubel. Ca. 1870. Lithograph. Bust-length portrait of Andrew Jackson shown in three-quarter view facing right. He wears a dark jacket and weskit, black tie and white jabot and winged collar. Acc. no. 2013.0358.13.
Advertising trade card for J. L. Larkin & Co., Buffalo, N.Y…. [with portrait and signature of Andrew Jackson]. Ca. 1895. Lithograph trade card. Acc. no. 1959.160.16.
Gingerbread Mold, General Andrew Jackson on Horse. [ca. 1840s]. Cherrywood mold. Deep mold portrays General Jackson with his hand on his hip wearing a large feathered hat, and seated on a rearing horse. Acc. no. 1954.27.1. See also acc. no. 1954.27.2, terra cotta cast from mold.
Andrew Jackson bandbox. Between 1820 and 1845. Wallpaper covered bandbox or hatbox with three complete and one partial repeated printed scenes showing Jackson in uniform, dismounted by his horse. Acc. no. 2012.0405.2.
Andrew Jackson commemorative wallet. Between 1815 and 1850. Light tan leather wallet or billfold commemorating Andrew Jackson’s victory at the Battle of New Orleans, with portraits. Acc. no. 2013.0103.
Decorative cast iron Andrew Jackson stove or hearth panel. After 1852. Features equestrian image of Jackson based on Clark Mills’ famous statue. Acc. no. 2013.0032.
Andrew Jackson doll. Mid-twentieth century. Constructed of tempera, felt, grosgrain, leather, linen, and vinyl. Acc. no. 2004.0186.4
Andrew Jackson at The Hermitage by an unknown engraver after Ralph E. W. Earle (artist). Ca. 1840. Engraving. Acc. no. 2008.0144.1.
Major General Andrew Jackson by Charles F. Fisher (artist); Pessou & Simon (lithographer). 1856. Lithograph. Rare printed view of Jackson wearing a top hat at the Battle of New Orleans. Acc. no. 2009.0283.
Andrew Jackson copper luster pitcher. Ca. 1828. Earthenware with lusterware decoration and transfer print. Acc. no. 2014.0249.1
Cane with portrait-bust handle. Possibly between 1824 and 1860. Carved ivory and hickory with bone and copper alloy. Acc. no. 2014.0249.2
Andrew Jackson portrait snuff box. Ca. 1820. Papier-mâché with hand-painted engraving. Part of the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection. Acc. no. 2014.0249.3
Second Jackson Benevolent Society ribbon. Between 1815 and 1830. Engraving on silk. Part of the William C. Cook War of 1812 in the South Collection. Acc. no. 2014.0249.4
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