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Liberty or Death
A rattlesnake labeled "SECESSION," with an arrow through its neck, is in front of a federal shield. The shield is protecting the Constitution and the Holy Bible, which appear behind it. A liberty cap on a pole, 4 arrows and banner with the text "LIBERTY OR DEATH" appears above the shield. Blue and red ink on beige envelope, image on left side. Image printed on envelope, mounted on various colored pages and collected in an album. |
Image ID: | 76516 |
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Creation Date: | after 1860 |
Creator Name: | J.M. Whittemore & Company, Boston, Massachusetts |
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Collection Name: | Civil War illustrated envelopes, 1861-1865 |
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Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
Original Format Number: | PH 2630, box #2, page 65 |
Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.125 inches |
Envelopes printed during Civil War depicting mostly pro-Union and anti-Confederate themes. |
Americana |
Religious articles |
Banners |
Snakes |
Caricatures and cartoons |
Hats |
Documents |
Ephemera |
Civil War, 1861-1865 |
Weapons |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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