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Title

Death of Major Pearson [sic]  

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Item (linked) part of

Canadian Historical Prints Collection [graphic material] (R13133-0-7-E)

Date(s)

n.d

Place of creation

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Publisher

Thomas Kelly

Extent

1 print : engraving

Language of material

English

Scope and content

This image celebrates the British defence of the Isle of Jersey against French invasion in 1781, and also pays tribute to a young Major, Francis Peirson. In the scene, amidst billowing flags and clouds of smoke, the stricken Major stands on the right with his hands outstretched. Around him, soldiers in uniform wield swords and guns, while people watch from a window on the left.

Conditions of access

Graphic (art)
90: Open
Volume
41 Item no. assigned by LAC 351
90: Open
Archival reference no.
R13133-365-3-E

Terms of use

Copyright : expired Credit : Library and Archives Canada, R13133-351

Additional name(s)

Publisher: Kelly, Thomas.
Depicted: Peirson, Francis, 1757-1781.
Peirson, Francis, 1757-1781.

Additional information

Signatures and inscriptions
Recto, l.c.: DEATH OF MAJOR PEARSON [sic] / London, Thomas Kelly

Subject heading

1. Historical Events - 1781.
2. Peirson, Francis,
3. Soldiers.
4. British Empire.

Source

Private

MIKAN no.

3986044