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Jeff Davis, on his own platform, or the last "act of secession"

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Another state of no. 1861-23, with the addition of a skull and crossbones drawn on Davis's chest.

Probably published by Currier & Ives, New York.

Title appears as it is written on the item.

Weitenkampf, p. 129.

Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1861-24.

New York City from 1835 to 1907 headed first by Nathaniel Currier, and later jointly with his partner James Merritt Ives. The prolific firm produced prints from paintings by fine artists as black and white lithographs that were hand-colored. The firm called itself "the Grand Central Depot for Cheap and Popular Prints" and advertised its lithographs as "colored engravings for the people". The firm adopted the name "Currier and Ives" in 1857.

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beauregard g t gustave toutant davis jefferson pickens f w francis wilkinson stephens alexander h alexander hamilton toombs robert augustus flags confederate states of america lithographs political cartoons confederate glen estates jeff davis jeff davis platform act secession vintage images 1861 prints 19th century cartoon prints american currier and ives rare books flag jefferson davis library of congress
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Date

01/01/1861
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Currier & Ives.
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Currier and Ives

19th Century New York firm that produced prints from paintings by fine artists.
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Location

Confederate Glen Estates ,  35.88118, -86.46305
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Library of Congress
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http://www.loc.gov/
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No known restrictions on publication.

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beauregard g t gustave toutant davis jefferson pickens f w francis wilkinson stephens alexander h alexander hamilton toombs robert augustus flags confederate states of america lithographs political cartoons confederate glen estates jeff davis jeff davis platform act secession vintage images 1861 prints 19th century cartoon prints american currier and ives rare books flag jefferson davis library of congress