Southern Men

Description

Two Confederate flags around two battle shields. One shield has the same design as the flags, the other depicts a figure with the words "Sic Semper Tyrannis" (Thus always to tyrants, or death to tyrants), and a liberty cap on top. Caption: "Southern men with Southern might, Will shed their blood for Southern right." Creator unknown.

Details
Title

Southern Men

Date Created

1861-1865

Description

Two Confederate flags around two battle shields. One shield has the same design as the flags, the other depicts a figure with the words "Sic Semper Tyrannis" (Thus always to tyrants, or death to tyrants), and a liberty cap on top. Caption: "Southern men with Southern might, Will shed their blood for Southern right." Creator unknown.

Topical Subject(s)

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Geographical Subject(s)

United States

Note

This Confederate-issued design depicts Confederate flags with 11 stars. The motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis" is the motto of the Commonwealth of Virginia and is depicted in their state seal.

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