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The Result of the Attack Upon Washington
An owl labeled "SCOTT" seizes a vulture labeled "JEFF DAVIS" by the wing. Feathers litter the ground beneath them. The owl is saying "LET YOU ALONE AND YOU'LL STEAL THE CAPITAL." In the background on the right is the capitol building and on the left are two dead chickens. Blue ink on beige envelope, image on left side. |
Image ID: | 76724 |
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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, fine-art |
Original Format Number: | PH 2629, box 1 of 1 |
Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.25 inches |
Envelopes printed during Civil War depicting mostly pro-Union and anti-Confederate themes. |
Birds |
Chickens |
Capitol buildings |
Caricatures and cartoons |
Ephemera |
Civil War, 1861-1865 |
Americana |
Signs and symbols |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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