Scott's Hand

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Title: Scott's Hand
Date Created: 1861-1865
Description: A large hand with the name Scott written on it reaches down to pat a small man identified as Jeff Davis. 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
Note: General Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 - May 29, 1866) was the Commanding General of the United States Army at the beginning of the Civil War.
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