{"product_id":"antique-surrender-of-cornwallis-engraving-yorktown-1781-washington-revolutionary-war-print-great-men-and-famous-women-best-men-series","title":"Antique Surrender of Cornwallis Engraving – Yorktown 1781 – Washington Revolutionary War Print – Great Men and Famous Women – Best Men Series","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eOriginal antique engraving titled \u003cem data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e“The Surrender of Cornwallis to Washington.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eThis dramatic historical scene depicts the decisive moment at \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eYorktown (1781)\u003c\/strong\u003e when British General Lord Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington, effectively ending major combat in the American Revolutionary War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eAmerican and French allied forces stand in formation as British troops yield — symbolizing the birth of the United States and one of the most pivotal victories in world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eA powerful military and patriotic display piece\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eThis engraving originates from the late-19th-century illustrated historical collection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eGreat Men and Famous Women\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e(also issued as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eBest Men and Famous Women\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eEdited by Charles F. Horne\u003cbr data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003ePublished c. 1890s (Victorian era\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e11.5 x 8.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e (unframed)\u003cbr data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eImage area varies slightly by plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e\n  \u003cli data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eAge toning\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eMinor edge wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eLight corner handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eNatural antique paper aging\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eOverall strong display condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eThe series celebrated influential military leaders, statesmen, inventors, and historic events through finely detailed engravings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DeadFITS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52746090807663,"sku":"SKU10838","price":40.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/deadfitsvintage.com\/products\/antique-surrender-of-cornwallis-engraving-yorktown-1781-washington-revolutionary-war-print-great-men-and-famous-women-best-men-series","provider":"DeadFITS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}