Civil War: Libertas, Lady Liberty letter envelopes, 1861
Libertas, Lady Liberty letter envelopes, 1861
| Description: |
A series of envelopes printed with various images of Libertas, the Roman Goddess of Freedom whom Americans now call Lady Liberty. In each envelope Libertas is shown with a different series of Union symbolism such as a stars and stripes shield, a flag, a sword, justice scales, a trumpet, a Bald Eagle, various firearms and with supernatural powers. In several images she is urging Union soldiers on to victory. 1861. |
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| Origin: | 2010-10-10 |
| Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/vchs/id/5282 |
| Collection: |
Vigo County Historical Society |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/ |
| Copyright: |
Copyright Undetermined |
| Subjects: |
Postal service Envelopes United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Propaganda Roman Goddesses Wars & Conflicts Civil War -- Image Civil War -- Document |
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