Engraving
- Title:
- Major Robert Rogers, Comander in Chief of the Indians in the Back Settlements of America
- Object Name:
- Engraving
- Object ID:
- 1975.528
- Creator:
- Unknown
- Place of Origin:
- England
- Date:
- 1776
- Description:
- Mezzotint. Portrait of Major Robert Rogers, Comander [sic] in Chief of the Indians in the Back Settlements of America. Ink on paper. Similar to mezzotint by Thomas Hart (London) Oct. 1, 1776. Three-quarter length standing portrait of Maj. Rogers; head turned slightly left. Wearing military uniform: coat, vest, trousers, gloves, hat with feather, belt, beaded bag over shoulder, and power horn at waist. Has rifle in his left hand, right hand against hip. Sword hilt visible from behind his left hand. Three Indians behind right shoulder. Unsigned. Title in lower margin at center: "MAJOR ROBERT ROGERS, Comander in Chief of the INDIANS in the Back Settlements of AMERICA." Matted. In light colored wood frame with beveled edges, glazed.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-14 W-10.25 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- People:
- Rogers, Robert (1731-1795)
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