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Envelope,, c. 1861-1865

 File — Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Civil War Pictorial Envelope is a paper envelope with a hand-painted lithograph on one side depicting Union soldiers on horseback fending off Confederate soldiers on foot. Drawn swords and muskets appear in the illustration. The envelope was published by Charles Magnus of New York and has his name and the location of his business on the bottom left corner.

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1861-1865

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308