Lady Liberty over Fort Sumter

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Title: Lady Liberty over Fort Sumter
Creator: J.G. Wells
Date Created: 1861-1865
Description: Lady Liberty appearing over Fort Sumter with a sword, the scales of justice, and a liberty cap.
Topical Subject(s): United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Fort Sumter (Charleston, S.C.) -- Siege, 1861
Geographical Subject(s): United States
Note: The battle at Fort Sumter (April 12-13, 1861) was the first major conflict of the Civil War. The liberty cap was also used as a symbol for abolition.
Language: eng
Extent: 3"x5.5"
Type of Resource: still image
Source: Printed envelope, 3 x 5.5 inches, Alfred S. Lippman Collection of Civil War postal covers, Manuscripts Collection 993, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Publisher: Howard-Tilton Memorial Library. Louisiana Research Collection.
Rights: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Contact Information: specialcollections@tulane.edu