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Scott Legion of the City of Philadelphia [certificate] [graphic].
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Creator
Pilliner, Frederick J.
Title
Scott Legion of the City of Philadelphia [certificate] [graphic].
Publisher
Philadelphia: Designed, lithographed & printed in colors by F. J. Pilliner, n.w. cor. of Seventh & Chestnut sts
Date
[ca. 1859]
Physical Description
1 print: chromolithograph; 66 x 51 cm.(26 x 20.25 in.)
Description
Certificate containing vignettes and a scene related to General Winfield Scott and the Mexican American War (1846-1848). Vignettes show a portrait of the older Scott, attired in his uniform, bordered by the American and Pennsylvania flags, the American eagle, and medals. Below, on each side of the portrait, two young members of the Scott Legion, in uniform, stand, with rifles, on pedestals inscribed with the names of Scott's victorious battles during the war. Scene depicts soldiers in battle and charging a fort on a hillside in the presence of the "Scott Legion" monument (located in Glenwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pa.). The monument, visible behind a decorative wrought iron fence, contains an eagle and the seal of Pennsylvania, and was erected in honor of legion members who had died since the war with Mexico. Also includes greenery native to Mexico, including plam trees and cactus. The Scott Legion, a social organization formed in 1850 in Pennsylvania, was comprised of a membership of Mexican War veterans who received an honorable discharge.
Notes
Not in Wainwright
Issued for honorary membership on Novr. 21st, 1865 to Alexander Henry, Mayor of the city of Philadelphia. John Motz, secretary. Chas. A. Jones, president.
Philadelphia on Stone
POS 684
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 524 P 641
Pilliner operated from Seventh and Chestnut streets in 1859.
Inscribed on verso: Bayard Henry Feb. 20, 1913.
Subject
Scott Legion.
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866 -- Portraits.
Geographic subject
United States -- History -- Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Military personnel.
United States -- History -- Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Battles & campaigns.
Genre
Chromolithographs -- 1850-1860.
Certificates -- 1850-1860.
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania | HSP Bc 524 P 641
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