Rogers Rock, Lake George, New York
Mid to late 19th century / Foster, Sarah Haven (1827-1900)
Collection: Sarah Haven Foster Views of Portsmouth
A watercolor painting of Lake George and a rock face known as Rogers Rock. It was named after Robert Rogers, who is rumored to have slid down it to escape capture during the 1758 Battle on Snowshoes. Inscription reads, "Rogers Rock, Lake George."
~ Foster, Sarah Haven (1827-1900), “Rogers Rock, Lake George, New York,” Portsmouth Public Library's Online Archives, accessed April 19, 2024, https://portsmouthexhibits.org/items/show/752.
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Title
Rogers Rock, Lake George, New York
Subject
Lake George (N.Y.)
Landscapes
Watercolors (paintings)
Description
A watercolor painting of Lake George and a rock face known as Rogers Rock. It was named after Robert Rogers, who is rumored to have slid down it to escape capture during the 1758 Battle on Snowshoes. Inscription reads, "Rogers Rock, Lake George."
Creator
Foster, Sarah Haven (1827-1900)
Source
Sarah Haven Foster Views of Portsmouth
Publisher
Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections
Date
Mid to late 19th century
Rights
Format
Jpg derived from Tif
Language
eng
Type
StillImage
Identifier
PPL-AA1989.60.124
Watercolor Item Type Metadata
Provenance
Gift of Mary A. Foster, 1901