Jefferson Davis caricature

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Title: Jefferson Davis caricature
Creator: Mumford & Co., Cincinnati, O.
Date Created: 1861-1865
Description: Picture of Jefferson Davis wearing an army uniform and a tall hat. Caption: "Jeff. Davis Going to War." If one turns the postal cover to the side, the image turns into a picture of Jefferson Davis portrayed as a horse eating a tree branch with the caption "Returning."
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