Print
Recruits Wanted for the Brave Southern Army
A dog and a monkey are dressed in Confederate uniforms. The dog plays a drum that has the initials C.S.A. on it. The monkey wears a hat with the initials J.D. on it, has a sword drawn, spurs on his heels and a Confederate flag with a skull and crossbones tied to his tail. The caption below reads, "Recruits wanted for the Brave Southern Army--Good pay, (in Confederate Bonds) and good quarters, (in a horn.)" Blue ink on beige envelope, image on left side. Image printed on envelope, mounted on a decorative border and collected in an album. |
Image ID: | 75990 |
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Creation Date: | after 1860 |
Creator Name: | D. Murphy's Son, Print., 65 Fulton & 372 Pearl Street, New York |
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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#1, page 116 |
Original Dimensions: | 5.6875 x 3.125 inches |
Envelopes printed during Civil War depicting mostly pro-Union and anti-Confederate themes. |
Dogs |
Monkeys |
Caricatures and cartoons |
Musical instruments |
Civil War, 1861-1865 |
Military uniforms |
Soldiers |
Weapons |
Americana |
Flags |
Presidents |
Ephemera |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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