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I Always Win
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An elephant wearing boots is carrying a banner that reads: "I ALWAYS WIN." The banner has a face on the left end and is holding up the elephant's tail with a ring. The elephant is also wearing a blanket with the name: "Winfield Scott" on it. The elephant is chasing a pig being ridden by Jefferson Davis. Davis is carrying a sign that reads: "Jeff. Davis's Last Ride upon the SOUTH." A caption below reads: "Jeff being unable to come to Washington to see the Elephant, Old Abe will take the Elephant to see Jeff." Blue ink on beige envelope, illustration on left side. Mounted on a decorative border 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 | 15 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Civil War illustrated envelopes, 1861-1865 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 2630, Box #1, page 26 |
| Media Number | Box 1 |
| 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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