Strangling Secession

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Title: Strangling Secession
Date Created: 1861-1865
Description: Image of a man kneeling and choking a snake labeled secession. Captions: "Or any other man." "That's what's the matter." Creator unknown.
Topical Subject(s): United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Geographical Subject(s): United States
Note: The captions are likely a reference to the lyrics in the song "John Bull, or any other man". This song was a pointed criticism of Britain's relationship with the Confederacy.
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