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1776, the Past, 1861, the Present
George Washington on the left holds the American Revolutionary flag with the date "1776" on it, and a Union Zouave soldier on the right holds a Union flag with the date 1861 on it. The tips of the flags cross at the top. Under the Revolutionary soldier it says "THE PAST" and under the Union soldier it says "THE PRESENT." Red and blue ink on beige envelope, image covers right, top and left sides. Image printed on envelope, mounted on a decorative border and collected in an album. |
Image ID: | 76203 |
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Creation Date: | after 1860 |
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 2630, box #1, page 145 |
Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.1875 inches |
Envelopes printed during Civil War depicting mostly pro-Union and anti-Confederate themes. |
Ephemera |
Caricatures and cartoons |
Civil War, 1861-1865 |
Officers |
Revolution, 1775-1783 |
Soldiers |
Men |
Americana |
Flags |
Presidents |
Military uniforms |
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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