The Bursting of the Secession Bubbles

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Title: The Bursting of the Secession Bubbles
Date: 1861-1865
Description: Jefferson Davis blowing soap bubbles with the initials of Southern states, while General Winfield Scott bursts the bubbles with his sword. Caption: "The bursting of the secession bubbles." Creator unknown.
Topical Subject(s): United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Geographical Subject(s): United States
Type of Resource: still image
Note: Winfield Scott was the Commanding General of the United States Army at the beginning of the Civil War. He resigned in 1861 and was replaced by General George McClellan.
Language: eng
Extent: 3"x5.5"
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: larc@tulane.edu