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J. Carroll Mansfield (1896-1957) When Western Maryland was the Front Line of Civilization 1942
Oil on canvasboard
17 63/64 x 23 55/64 in. (45.7 x 60.6 cm.)
Gift of the Enoch Pratt Free Library
Holding Institution: Maryland Historical Society
Accession: 1988-53-16
Artist: J. Carroll Mansfield (1896-1957)
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This painting may not currently be on view at the Maryland
Historical Society.
Medium: Painting Description: Image depicts soldiers inside fort, with American Indians attacking fort. Capt. John Dagworthy held Fort Cumberland against the American Indians in 1755 during the French and Indian War. Signatures/Inscriptions/Labels: None
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