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- Creator:
- Garneray, Louis, 1783-1857, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1820]
- Call Number:
- WA Prints +118
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Subject: Image of the French colony of Aigleville, Texas, now part of Alabama. Men, women and children are gathered outside, all seen wearing French clothing or military uniforms. At center, a man in uniform stands under a tree with a sign reading "Aigleville." He holds a young child in his arms. A woman kneels on the ground near him holding an infant, while a young girl holds a bunch of bananas and hands them to the man. Other men are seen moving wheelbarrows, carrying items on their backs and sawing logs. A large metal pot is seen at right over an open flame
- Description:
- Advertised as published by Basset in April, 1820 in Recueil des actes administratifs, Volume 20, Tours, 1820, p. 190. Erroneously dated 1830 by Library of Congress.
- Publisher:
- A Paris chez Basset rue St. Jacques no. 64. Déposé au bureau
- Subject (Geographic):
- Champ d'Asile (Tex.), Texas, and Champ d'Asile.
- Subject (Topic):
- Men, Women, and Children
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > 1ere vue d'Aigleville, colonie du Texas ou Champ d'Asile. : Occupations des nouveaux colons Fort Henri, chemin couvert qui mène au fort et habitation d'un colon. ...