Print
Don't See It: Big Thing Big Thing
A large dog, (Winfield Scott), and a smaller dog (Jefferson Davis) discussing a piece of meat, (Washington D.C.). Perhaps a comment on the insignificance of the defense of the Nation's Capital in Scott's Anaconda strategy. Union flag, cannons and cannon balls in the background. Text reads: "DON'T SEE IT" and "BIG THING BIG THING." Blue ink on beige envelope, illustration on left side. Mounted on a decorative border and collected in an album. |
Image ID: | 75731 |
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Creation Date: | 1861 |
Creator Name: | Wells, John G. |
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Collection Name: | Civil War illustrated envelopes, 1861-1865 |
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Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | PH 2630, Box #1, page 6 |
Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.1875 inches |
Envelopes printed during Civil War depicting mostly pro-Union and anti-Confederate themes. |
Artillery |
Civil War, 1861-1865 |
Military uniforms |
Officers |
Ordnance |
Americana |
Flags |
Presidents |
Dogs |
Meat |
Ephemera |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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