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Jeff. Davis going to war : Jeff. Davis returning from war an, 1861

 Item
Identifier: A2018-029-043

Scope and Contents

This wood engraving created by E. Rogers depicts a metamorphic image of Confederate president Jefferson Davis, meant to be read as a portrait of Davis in one direction and an image of a donkey (ass) when turned upside down. Imprint at the bottom of the document reads, "Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1861, by E. Rogers, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Agency in New York, 68 Cedar Street."

Dates

  • Creation: 1861

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1 item/s ; 5 7/16" x 4 1/4" ; 14 x 11 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository

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