Portrait of General George Washington

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Abstract

Illustrated Civil War envelopes with patriotic symbols, slogans and cartoons, mostly Northern, including a few Southern ones.

Description

Portrait of General George Washington surrounded by a cannon, a drum, four Union flags, a knapsack, six rifles and munitions.

Permanent Link

http://hdl.handle.net/10822/550649

Date

1861

Rights

All Rights Reserved by Georgetown University Library.

Subject

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865; Covers (Philately) -- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Envelopes (Stationary); Cachets (Philately); Patriotism -- United States; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Cannon; Federal (Bald) eagle; Flag; Cannon balls; United States Civil War; US Civil War; Patriotic envelopes; Wreath; Drum; Knapsack; Union flags; Rifles; Sword;

Type

Collections

Roosevelt Civil War Envelopes Collection

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