Skull and Crossbones

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Title: Skull and Crossbones
Date Created: 1861-1865
Description: The words "Oh! 'Let me alone'" appear above a shield formed by a snake, with a skull, cross bones, and a bottle of whiskey. Caption: "Jeff. Davis Coat of 'ALMS.'" Creator unknown.
Topical Subject(s): United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Geographical Subject(s): United States
Note: A parody of a coat of arms for Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America. The caption Oh! Let me Alone, may refer to lyrics from an traditional ballad, titled Rye Whiskey, a popular song during the Civil War. The snake may refer to General Winfield Scott's "Anaconda Plan".
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