David P. Faulds
The Battle of Buena Vista

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PublisherPublished by David P. Faulds (American, 1854–1903)American, 1854–1903

PublisherPublished by Firth, Hall & Pond (American, 1833–1847)American, 1833–1847

CultureAmerican

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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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Bayou Bend

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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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