PDFThe Siege Of Paris (1870-1871): Child, E
This volume of cartoons, Souvenirs Du Siege de Paris, was collected by Edwin Child who was trapped in Paris during the siege of the city in the Franco-Prussian War.
He volunteered for the Garde Nationale de la Seine, Nov 1870 - Feb 1871 and returned to England after the lifting of the siege in 1871.Ā
Specific Place(s)
Paris
Specific keywords
cartoon, uniform, horse, gun, camp, backpack, bird, balloon, press, ruins
Archive reference
Child E/22
Terms & Categories
- War/Campaign/Operation: Franco-Prussian War (19 July 1870-10 May 1871)
- Region: Europe
- Theme (Main): Conflict & Military Operations
- Theme (Main): Daily Life
- Theme (Main): Science & Technology
- Subject: Animals & The Natural World
- Subject: Civilians & Civ-Mil Relations
- Subject: Naval, Sea & Ships
- Subject: Women & Society
- Item: Book
- Information: Visual