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The Union Armada
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A Union sailor and King Neptune stand inside a sea shell that is floating on the ocean. Between them appears a decorative circle with the Union Armada in it bombarding Fort Sumpter. The sailor holds the Union flag and a banner that reads "THE UNION ARMADA" in his right hand and King Neptune holds a trident in his left hand. Black ink on cream envelope, image on left side. Image printed on envelope, mounted on various colored pages 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 | 16 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Civil War illustrated envelopes, 1861-1865 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 2630, box #2, page 13 |
| 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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