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Eagle with American and Confederate Flags Letterhead
| Letterhead of an eagle sitting on a rock. The American flag is on the right, and the first Confederate flag, which is tattered and being struck by lightning, is flying on the left, the pole snapped in half. In the background two ships are fighting on the water. The ship under the American flag is firing cannons, unharmed, and sailing on calm seas. The ship under the Confederate flag is sinking, and is on fire after being struck by lightning. Text printed under the image reads: "Strong and free like the Eagle's flight Our glorious banner shall wave, While treasons flag thrust out of sight Shall sink in its watery grave." 4 page, folded, image printed at the top in red and blue ink on lined paper. |
| Image ID: | 132539 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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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 2724, Box 10, Env 2 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 8.25 inches |
| Letterheads printed during Civil War depicting mostly pro-Union and anti-Confederate themes. |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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