The Tower of Jhansi

One of 2 color lithographic plates of combat or siege scenes in the 'Incidents of Indian War' series. No. 2 "The Tower of Jhansi" by E. Walker after Watts Phillips, printed by Day & Son. Depicts soldier who has just been shot (Capt. Frank Gordon), another pointing pistol (Capt. Alexander Skene), while a woman (Mrs. Skene) loads a musket; Indians behind. [See also: Cashmere Gate.] One of 2 color lithographic plates of combat or siege scenes in the 'Incidents of Indian War' series. No. 2 "The Tower of Jhansi" by E. Walker after Watts Phillips, printed by Day & Son. Depicts soldier who has just been shot (Capt. Frank Gordon), another pointing pistol (Capt. Alexander Skene), while a woman (Mrs. Skene) loads a musket; Indians behind. [See also: Cashmere Gate.] Mrs Skene and her husband, Captain Alexander Skene of the 68th Bengal Native Infantry, were killed at Jhansi Fort on 8 June 1857 during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Captain Skene was British superintendent at Jhansi. London, Spencer, 1952.