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Congressional Pugilists

Permanent ID:
12368
Call number:
Ba 612 CP 766.1
Date:
February 15 1798
Image Description:
A crude portrayal of a fight on the floor of Congress between Vermont Representative Matthew Lyon and Roger Griswold of Connecticut.  The row was originally prompted by an insulting reference to Lyon on Griswold's part.  The interior of Congress Hall is shown, and the address of "S.E. corner of 6th & Chestnut Sts" is given.

It is an etching on woven paper.
Address:
Philadelphia
Dimensions:
Width: 22.5 cm, Height: 16 cm (image)
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania small graphics collection