Louis Napoleon escaping from Ham in 1846, Vintage Print

Step back in time with this striking reproduction of Louis Napoleon escaping from Ham in 1846. Sourced from the United States Library of Congress.

Library of Congress record: Created 1892 May 26 publication date No copyright information found with item. Signed, lower left: Chip. The cartoon is part of the series Anniversaries of the Week." Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin Swann; 1974; (DLC/PP-1974:232.52) Napoleon was arrested after a second failed coup d'etat at Boulogne in 1840 and was sentenced to life imprisonment at the fortress of Ham. Dr. Conneau was among those arrested with Napoleon at Boulogne and the man in uniform is probably Napoleon's valet Charles Thelin who was reported to be in attendance at Ham. Napolean escaped on May 25 Cartoons (Commentary) American 1890-1900.Drawings American 1890-1900.Periodical illustrations American 1890-1900. disguised as a workman. Published in: "May 25.

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