Jefferson Davis hanging

Description

Jefferson Davis is pictured hanging from a noose, with the words "Let me alone" on the gallows. Caption: "Jeff Davis. Taken from Life." There is a barrel of whiskey next to his hanging body. Creator unknown.

Details
Title

Jefferson Davis hanging

Date Created

1861-1865

Description

Jefferson Davis is pictured hanging from a noose, with the words "Let me alone" on the gallows. Caption: "Jeff Davis. Taken from Life." There is a barrel of whiskey next to his hanging body. Creator unknown.

Topical Subject(s)

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Geographical Subject(s)

United States

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