David P. Faulds
The Battle of Buena Vista

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Battle of Buena Vista
Datec. 1847
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
PlaceLouisville, Kentucky, United States
MediumLithograph on paper
DimensionsSheet: 13 × 10 in. (33 × 25.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by Harriet Cochran
Object numberB.2000.15
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionZachary Taylor’s exploits in the Mexican-American War brought forth celebrations such as this piano piece commemorating the Battle of Buena Vista. With popularity greatly bolstered by his victories, Taylor became president of the United States in 1849.
Provenance[The Philadelphia Print Shop, Philadelphia]; purchased by MFAH, 2000.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, in image, Center: The/ BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA, / Composed and arranged [cursive] / FOR THE/ Piano Forte, / and respectfully dedicated to [cursive] / MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR, / BY / WILLIAM STRIBY / 6.2 ½ C.ts nett / Published by DAVID P. FAULDS Louisville Ky./ FIRTH, HALL & POND, 239 Broadway, NEW YORK
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, below image, center bottom edge: Entered according to Act of Congress by H. J. Peters in the Clerks Office of the Dis.t Court of Kentucky.

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