Battle of New Orleans art and artifacts

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  • 1815 painting of the battle by participant Jean Hyacinthe de Laclotte of the Louisiana Militia based on his memories and sketches made at the site.
  • Gold Presentation Box given to Andrew Jackson by the mayor of New York for his bravery in the Battle of New Orleans, 1819. The box is on display in the Born for a Storm exhibit at Andrew JacksonÕs Hermitage, Nashville, Tenn.
  • Edward Percy Moran. – 1910 painting by Edward Percy Moran. Library of Congress – at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3f03796 The Battle of New Orleans. General Andrew Jackson stands on the parapet of his makeshift defenses as his troops repulse attacking Highlanders. (The Highlanders are incorrectly depicted wearing kilts and feather bonnets as the 93rd Highlanders for this campaign had been ordered to wear tartan trousers and plain bonnets – in fact the uniforms shown are more Victorian in style than Georgian. See, “Historical Records of the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders”, Roderick Hamilton Burgoyne, London, 1883.)
  • 7. War of 1812 Battle of New Orleans Limited Edition Forever Stamp, 2015 a. To commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, the U.S. Postal Service dedicated the War of 1812 Battle of New Orleans Limited Edition Forever stamp during a special ceremony at the home of the seventh president of the United States: Andrew JacksonÕs Hermitage.
  • Battle of New Orleans, January 1815 Kurz & Allison, Artist (NARA record: 209998) – U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
  • 5. British Officer Uniform Coat and Vest, 1810 a. British uniform items presented to Andrew Jackson after the Battle of New Orleans. On display at Andrew JacksonÕs Hermitage, Nashville, Tenn.
  • Artwork: “The Battle of New Orleans”. Artist: Herbert Morton Stoops. Catalog Number: P.6.1.84.
  • Presentation Sword awarded to Andrew Jackson by the Tennessee legislature in gratitude for his victory at the Battle of New Orleans. On display at Andrew JacksonÕs Hermitage, Nashville, Tenn.
  • 6. Battle of New Orleans section in the new Andrew Jackson: Born for a Storm exhibit at Andrew JacksonÕs Hermitage a. The Hermitage celebrated the 200th anniversary of Andrew JacksonÕs historic victory in the Battle of New Orleans by launching a new $1.1 million exhibit which takes a fresh look at the life of AmericaÕs seventh president.
  • Topaz necklace presented to Rachel Jackson by ladies of New Orleans after Andrew JacksonÕs historic victory. On display at Andrew JacksonÕs Hermitage, Nashville, Tenn
  • a. Bust of Andrew Jackson carved by Italian sculptor Luigi Persico and presented to the president on the 20th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. On display at Andrew JacksonÕs Hermitage, Nashville, Tenn.
  • Map Battle of New Orleans 1815. wikipedia