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I Always Win
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. |
Image ID: | 75768 |
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Creation Date: | after 1860 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
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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 26 |
Original Dimensions: | 5.5625 x 3.0625 inches |
Envelopes printed during Civil War depicting mostly pro-Union and anti-Confederate themes. |
Swine |
Civil War, 1861-1865 |
Men |
Americana |
Patriotism |
Politicians |
Presidents |
Banners |
Hats |
Shoes |
Ephemera |
Clothing and dress |
Elephants |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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