Washington, D.C. | Manuscript | Wisconsin Historical Society

Manuscript

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. | Manuscript | Wisconsin Historical Society
Large-format, illustrated stationery purchased by Rudolph Fine, a member of the 6th Wisconsin Infantry in August, 1861, showing the Capitol (in actuality, the dome was still under construction at the time), and maps of northern Virginia and the immediate capitol area.  The latter shows the location of the battle of Bull Run which took place on July 21 which indicates the haste with which Magnus made the stationery available for sale.
DESCRIPTION
Large-format, illustrated stationery purchased by Rudolph Fine, a member of the 6th Wisconsin Infantry in August, 1861, showing the Capitol (in actuality, the dome was still under construction at the time), and maps of northern Virginia and the immediate capitol area. The latter shows the location of the battle of Bull Run which took place on July 21 which indicates the haste with which Magnus made the stationery available for sale.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:58937
Creation Date:circa 08 1861
Creator Name:Magnus, Charles, New York
City:Washington
County:
State:District of Columbia
Collection Name:Civil War letters, 1861-1862
Genre:Manuscript
Original Format Type:manuscript
Original Format Number:SC 2595
Original Dimensions:8.75 x 10.75 inches
SUBJECTS
Capitol buildings
Capitols
Cities and towns
Bird's-eye views
Documents
Maps
Civil War, 1861-1865

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