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True to the Union
| This envelope has a blue "L" shaped bar tipped clockwise. It is filled with white stars and next to each star is the initial of all of the states, Union and Confederate. Tucked into the corner of the bar is a red and blue star with a federal shield in the middle. The words "TRUE TO THE UNION" appear above the star. "TRUE TO THE" is blue and "UNION" is blue with white stars above and diagonal red and white stripes below. Red and blue ink on beige envelope, image in upper left corner. Image printed on envelope, mounted on various colored pages and collected in an album. |
| Image ID: | 76248 |
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| Creation Date: | after 1860 |
| Creator Name: | Magee, John L., 316 Chestnut St., Philadelphia |
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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 #2, page 28 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.0625 inches |
| Envelopes printed during Civil War depicting mostly pro-Union and anti-Confederate themes. Magee, 316 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA |
| Caricatures and cartoons |
| Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Americana |
| Patriotism |
| Signs and symbols |
| Ephemera |
| 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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