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"La Belle Rebelle" by John Paul Strain
- Item Number
- 112
- Estimated Value
- 200 USD
- Opening Bid
- 50 USD
Item Description
Signed and numbered (197/750) print La Belle Rebelle by John Paul Strain. Image size: 19 1/2" X 28 1/2 ", unframed
The daughter of a Martinsburg, Virginia storekeeper, 18 year old Belle Boyd began her contribution as a Confederate spy and courier in 1861. Using her beauty and charm, she later became known as one of the most celebrated southern women of the war.
1st Lt. Henry Kyd Douglas was the youngest member of Jackson's staff, and on May 23, 1862 saw Belle Boyd running across a field to deliver information about troups in Front Royal, Virginia. He recognized her as a girl he had known since childhood.
Item Special Note
Special thank you to Keith Kenerly, Deep South Artifacts
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