Hemp for Traitors

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Title: Hemp for Traitors
Creator: J.F. Nash
Date Created: 1861-1865
Description: A man turns a spinning wheel with the words "Hemp for traitors, North or South" written on it. A field of grain stands to the mans left and a gallows stands to his right. The words 'Agriculture', 'Manufactures', 'Fine Arts' are written below the grain, man, and gallows, respectively.
Topical Subject(s): United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Geographical Subject(s): United States
Note: The noose hanging on the gallows is strung from the spinning wheel and reaches back to the patch of hemp plants from which the rope was produced. Therefore, "Hemp for Traitors" means traitors will be executed or lynched.
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