Topic: Around town
Marblehead, Massachusetts - "The Spirit of '76" , also known as "Yankee Doodle", described as the most inspiring patriotic picture in America, Hangs in the Town Father's meeting room in Abbot Hall. Presented to the Town in 1880 by Gen. John Devereux, whose son was the model for drummer boy.

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Record 1061/1387
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Catalog date 03/14/2006
Category 8: Communication Artifact
Classification Oil Painting
Collection Snow Post Card Collection
Abstract "The Spirit of '76" - reproduction of the original painting in the
Selectmen's Room at Abbot Hall
Field 01 Abbot Hall & Spirit of '76
Home Location CZ P.C. Box Far Rm. Shelf#6
Object ID 2002-007-1011
Object Name Postcard
Search Terms Spirit of '76
Sub-category Documentary Artifact
Subjects Painting
Title Marblehead, Massachusetts - "The Spirit of '76" , also known as "Yankee Doodle", described as
the most inspiring patriotic picture in America, Hangs in the Town Father's meeting room in Abbot Hall.
Presented to the Town in 1880 by Gen. John Devereux, whose son was the model for drummer boy.
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Last modified on: January 05, 2009