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Uncle Sam's Recipe for Traitors
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Uncle Sam holds a bottle labeled "DAVIS," with a figure of a man on it, as he stands with a snake labeled "SECESSION" under his left foot.The caption below reads,"Uncle Sam's Recipe for Traitors.TO BE WELL SHAKEN BEFORE TAKEN."Blue and red ink on beige envelope, image on left side.Image printed on envelope, mounted on various colored pages and collected in an album.
1861
United States. Post Office Department
Publication Information
| Creator | United States. Post Office Department |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1861 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 14 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Civil War illustrated envelopes, 1861-1865 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 2630, box #2, page 63 |
| Media Number | Box 2 |
| 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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