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Scott's Extinguisher
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General Scott holds a large cone decorated with the stars and stripes. Scott is saying: "I'LL BLOCK YOUR GAME." He is about to snuff out Jefferson Davis, who is sitting at a table with bags of money, and a soldier (General Robert E. Lee?) dragging a cannon. Davis has a pair of scissors in his pocket. Under the soldier is a snake, and a palm tree is in the background. Above is the text: "SCOTT"S EXTINGUISHER!" Ilustration printed on envelope, mounted on a decorative border and collected in an album.
1860
United States. Post Office Department
Publication Information
| Creator | United States. Post Office Department |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1860 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 14 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Civil War illustrated envelopes, 1861-1865 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 2630, Box#1, page 108 |
| Media Number | Box 1 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465809102121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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