The Star Spangled Banner Must be Upheld Letterhead | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society

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The Star Spangled Banner Must be Upheld Letterhead

The Star Spangled Banner Must be Upheld Letterhead | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society
Letterhead of a bald eagle perched on top of a drum and holding arrows in its talons. There is an olive branch on the ground next to loose cannon balls and rifles. A cannon, two American flags, and stars in the sky are behind the eagle. A banner held in the eagle's beak reads: "The Star Spangled Banner Must be Upheld."4 page, folded, printed at the top in red and blue ink on lined paper.
DESCRIPTION
Letterhead of a bald eagle perched on top of a drum and holding arrows in its talons. There is an olive branch on the ground next to loose cannon balls and rifles. A cannon, two American flags, and stars in the sky are behind the eagle. A banner held in the eagle's beak reads: "The Star Spangled Banner Must be Upheld."4 page, folded, printed at the top in red and blue ink on lined paper.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:132541
Creation Date: 01 03 1863
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Bovina
County:Outagamie
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Civil War illustrated envelopes, 1861-1865
Genre:Print
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 2724, Box 10, Env 2
Original Dimensions:8 x 4.75 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Letterheads printed during Civil War depicting mostly pro-Union and anti-Confederate themes.
SUBJECTS
Banners
Signs and symbols
Letters
Patriotism
Ephemera
Flags
Drums
Birds
Americana
Weapons
Civil War, 1861-1865

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