Envelope
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George W. Avery
American, 1836 - 1893
Date1861-1865
Mediumpaper, ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 3 1/16 × 5 1/2in. (7.8 × 14cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Dorry H. Swope
DescriptionPaper envelope printed with a satirical cartoon, “Jeff Davis Getting to the White House,” depicting Jefferson Davis seated backward on a horse.
Object number2018.53.2389
InscribedCartoon text: "JEFF DAVIS GETTING TO THE WHITE HOUSE. / With his eyes on Washington. Jeff is unconscious of the / way in which he sits in his saddle, or in what direction / his lean nag "Secession" is carrying him."Subject Terms
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